'ALI B. AL-‘ABBAS AL-MAJUSI (LATINISED AS 'HALY ABBAS', D. CIRCA 994 AD), KITAB KAMIL AL-SINA’AH AL-TIBBIYAH ('THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE MEDICAL ART'), COPIED BY SALAMALLAH B. HABIBALLAH B. MUHAMMED, PERSIA, SAFAVID, DATED 990-91 AH/1582-84 AD
'ALI B. AL-‘ABBAS AL-MAJUSI (LATINISED AS 'HALY ABBAS', D. CIRCA 994 AD), KITAB KAMIL AL-SINA’AH AL-TIBBIYAH ('THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE MEDICAL ART'), COPIED BY SALAMALLAH B. HABIBALLAH B. MUHAMMED, PERSIA, SAFAVID, DATED 990-91 AH/1582-84 AD
Arabic manuscript on cream paper, 614 leaves, 21 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink important words underlined in red, titles and headings in red, in brown lacquer binding
23.5 by 17.5cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean with minor annotations, some staining affecting the end mainly on the upper external corner, minor dump and some traces of mice bites on the outer edges, one replaced page towards the end, several ownership inscriptions on the fly-leaves, the binding with minor scratched, 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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'ALI B. AL-‘ABBAS AL-MAJUSI (LATINISED AS 'HALY ABBAS', D. CIRCA 994 AD), KITAB KAMIL AL-SINA’AH AL-TIBBIYAH ('THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE MEDICAL ART'), COPIED BY SALAMALLAH B. HABIBALLAH B. MUHAMMED, PERSIA, SAFAVID, DATED 990-91 AH/1582-84 AD
Arabic manuscript on cream paper, 614 leaves, 21 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink important words underlined in red, titles and headings in red, in brown lacquer binding
23.5 by 17.5cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean with minor annotations, some staining affecting the end mainly on the upper external corner, minor dump and some traces of mice bites on the outer edges, one replaced page towards the end, several ownership inscriptions on the fly-leaves, the binding with minor scratched, 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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