'ABDULLAH B. MUHAMMAD B. MUHAMMAD AL-KHAWWAM AL-BAGHDADI (D.1325 AD): AL-FAWA'ID AL-BAHA'IA FI AL-QAWA'ID AL-HISABIYA, ON GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA AND ARITHMETIC, NEAR EAST, DATED 735 AH/1335 AD
'ABDULLAH B. MUHAMMAD B. MUHAMMAD AL-KHAWWAM AL-BAGHDADI (D.1325 AD): AL-FAWA'ID AL-BAHA'IA FI AL-QAWA'ID AL-HISABIYA, ON GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA AND ARITHMETIC, NEAR EAST, DATED 735 AH/1335 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 62 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, important words and titles written in red, numerous diagrams and tables, f.1a with a later illuminated shamsa, f.1b with illuminated heading, in brown stamped binding
17.5 by 12.5cm.
Condition Report:
The margins with various annotations, stains and rubbing, some holes, the illumination possible later added, the binding restored, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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'ABDULLAH B. MUHAMMAD B. MUHAMMAD AL-KHAWWAM AL-BAGHDADI (D.1325 AD): AL-FAWA'ID AL-BAHA'IA FI AL-QAWA'ID AL-HISABIYA, ON GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA AND ARITHMETIC, NEAR EAST, DATED 735 AH/1335 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 62 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, important words and titles written in red, numerous diagrams and tables, f.1a with a later illuminated shamsa, f.1b with illuminated heading, in brown stamped binding
17.5 by 12.5cm.
Condition Report:
The margins with various annotations, stains and rubbing, some holes, the illumination possible later added, the binding restored, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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