ABU AL-MAJID AL-TABIB AL-BAYDAWI, KITAB TASHRIH, COPIED BY ABU AL-QASIM AL-HASANI, PERSIA, QAJAR, DATED 1233 AH/1818 AD
ABU AL-MAJID AL-TABIB AL-BAYDAWI, KITAB TASHRIH, COPIED BY ABU AL-QASIM AL-HASANI, PERSIA, QAJAR, DATED 1233 AH/1818 AD
Persian manuscript on gold sprinkled paper, 70 leaves, plus 3 fly-leaves, 20 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink, headings and important words in red nasta’liq, six illustrations in multicoloured ink, several diagrams in red, in a light brown stamped binding
21.2 by 15.4cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean, Persian numerals written on the upper central margin in pen, the numbers starting with 254 and ending with 346, all added later when the book was re-bound; several ownership inscriptions and seals, minor smudges and stains, f.70 with a tear, 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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ABU AL-MAJID AL-TABIB AL-BAYDAWI, KITAB TASHRIH, COPIED BY ABU AL-QASIM AL-HASANI, PERSIA, QAJAR, DATED 1233 AH/1818 AD
Persian manuscript on gold sprinkled paper, 70 leaves, plus 3 fly-leaves, 20 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink, headings and important words in red nasta’liq, six illustrations in multicoloured ink, several diagrams in red, in a light brown stamped binding
21.2 by 15.4cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean, Persian numerals written on the upper central margin in pen, the numbers starting with 254 and ending with 346, all added later when the book was re-bound; several ownership inscriptions and seals, minor smudges and stains, f.70 with a tear, 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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