ABU'L-QASIM ABD AL-RAHMAN IBN ISHAQ AL-ZAJJAJI AL-NAHWI AL-BAGHDADI (D.949 AD), KITAB AL-HIJJA'A (A TREATISE ON LINGUISTICS), NEAR EAST, CIRCA 1190 AD
ABU'L-QASIM ABD AL-RAHMAN IBN ISHAQ AL-ZAJJAJI AL-NAHWI AL-BAGHDADI (D.949 AD), KITAB AL-HIJJA'A (A TREATISE ON LINGUISTICS), NEAR EAST, CIRCA 1190 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 21 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in dark brown ink, modern leather binding, with flap
23.6 by 17cm.
Condition Report:
In fair condition, ink has stained the paper in teh text block, various damages to paper with associated restoration, some waterstaining, 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-QASIM ABD AL-RAHMAN IBN ISHAQ AL-ZAJJAJI AL-NAHWI AL-BAGHDADI (D.949 AD), KITAB AL-HIJJA'A (A TREATISE ON LINGUISTICS), NEAR EAST, CIRCA 1190 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 21 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in dark brown ink, modern leather binding, with flap
23.6 by 17cm.
Condition Report:
In fair condition, ink has stained the paper in teh text block, various damages to paper with associated restoration, some waterstaining, 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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