ABU’L-FADL ‘IYAD IBN MUSA ‘IYAD AL-YAHSUBI (D.1149-50 AD), KITAB AL-SHIFA’ FI TA’RIF HUQUQ AL-MUSTAFA ('THE RESTORATION TO HEALTH IN THE EXPLANATION OF THE PREROGATIVES OF THE ELECT'), A BIOGRAPHY OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD, COPIED BY ‘ABDALLAH...
ABU’L-FADL ‘IYAD IBN MUSA ‘IYAD AL-YAHSUBI (D.1149-50 AD), KITAB AL-SHIFA’ FI TA’RIF HUQUQ AL-MUSTAFA ('THE RESTORATION TO HEALTH IN THE EXPLANATION OF THE PREROGATIVES OF THE ELECT'), A BIOGRAPHY OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD, COPIED BY ‘ABDALLAH AL-SHIBYANI AL-BAGHDADI, SYRIA, DAMASCUS, MAMLUK, DATED 763 AH/1361-62 AD
Arabic manuscript on cream polished paper, 139 leaves, 25 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, chapter headings picked up in larger bold red thuluth, f.2a with the title written in gold outlined in black, within a gold and blue cartouche with etched ground, in brown leather binding with central stamped medallion
24.6 by 18.7cm.
Condition Report:
The margins have been cropped and bear commentaries in different hands throughout; minor stains and restorations, some smudges and traces of mold, some restoration to the paper, European numerals marking the pages folios on the upper external corner, 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’L-FADL ‘IYAD IBN MUSA ‘IYAD AL-YAHSUBI (D.1149-50 AD), KITAB AL-SHIFA’ FI TA’RIF HUQUQ AL-MUSTAFA ('THE RESTORATION TO HEALTH IN THE EXPLANATION OF THE PREROGATIVES OF THE ELECT'), A BIOGRAPHY OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD, COPIED BY ‘ABDALLAH AL-SHIBYANI AL-BAGHDADI, SYRIA, DAMASCUS, MAMLUK, DATED 763 AH/1361-62 AD
Arabic manuscript on cream polished paper, 139 leaves, 25 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, chapter headings picked up in larger bold red thuluth, f.2a with the title written in gold outlined in black, within a gold and blue cartouche with etched ground, in brown leather binding with central stamped medallion
24.6 by 18.7cm.
Condition Report:
The margins have been cropped and bear commentaries in different hands throughout; minor stains and restorations, some smudges and traces of mold, some restoration to the paper, European numerals marking the pages folios on the upper external corner, 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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