Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

Arabic Manuscript – Composition on Islamic History

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Arabic manuscript, composition on Islamic History. [Copied in Damascus? 17th century?].
Composition on the subject of Islamic history. Manuscript in black and red ink. Each leaf is framed by a red rectangular border.
20-193 leaves (lacking the beginning), 20 cm. Fair condition. Leaf 31 is partially lacking. Lacking Leaves 72, 75-76, 124-127, 172-177, 179. Open tears to margins of several leaves, affecting text. Stains. Detached leaves. Wear and tears to margins. Damaged and worn contemporary cardboard and leather binding, partially detached.
Manuscripts, Autographs and Archives
Manuscripts, Autographs and Archives