A fine Dala'il al-Khayrat, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper [North Africa (probably Morocco), mid- nineteenth century]
A fine Dala'il al-Khayrat, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper [North Africa (probably Morocco), mid- nineteenth century]
single volume, 234 leaves plus 4 contemporary flyleaves, complete, single column, 8 lines black maghribi with key word and headings in red or blue, 8 illuminated headings in the text, 7 of these with decoupé red paper guards, two additional red paper guards (full-page) in the text, double-page illuminations of the grave of Prophet Muhammad and the Minbar of Medina, a few small smudges, else very clean and crisp condition, 110 by 110 mm.; contemporary red morocco with flap, central decorative devices with gilt borders, edges a little worn with minor loss to leather, rubbed
A charming and exceptionally clean Morrocan Dala'il al-Khayrat, skilfully illuminated with seven decoupé paper guards protecting each of the headings throughout the text.
Ɵ - The lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 25% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT)
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A fine Dala'il al-Khayrat, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper [North Africa (probably Morocco), mid- nineteenth century]
single volume, 234 leaves plus 4 contemporary flyleaves, complete, single column, 8 lines black maghribi with key word and headings in red or blue, 8 illuminated headings in the text, 7 of these with decoupé red paper guards, two additional red paper guards (full-page) in the text, double-page illuminations of the grave of Prophet Muhammad and the Minbar of Medina, a few small smudges, else very clean and crisp condition, 110 by 110 mm.; contemporary red morocco with flap, central decorative devices with gilt borders, edges a little worn with minor loss to leather, rubbed
A charming and exceptionally clean Morrocan Dala'il al-Khayrat, skilfully illuminated with seven decoupé paper guards protecting each of the headings throughout the text.
Ɵ - The lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 25% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT)