DAUD B. ‘UMAR AL-DARIR AL-ANTAKI (D.1599), TADHKIRA ULI AL-ALBAB WA'L-JAMI’ LI AL-AJAB AL-UJAB, A MEDICAL COMPENDIUM, NEAR EAST, OTTOMAN, DATED 1108 AH/1697 AD
DAUD B. ‘UMAR AL-DARIR AL-ANTAKI (D.1599), TADHKIRA ULI AL-ALBAB WA'L-JAMI’ LI AL-AJAB AL-UJAB, A MEDICAL COMPENDIUM, NEAR EAST, OTTOMAN, DATED 1108 AH/1697 AD
Arabic manuscript on European watermarked paper, 345 leaves, plus 1 fly-leaf, 19 lines to the page written in naskh in black ink, important words and headings in red, in brown stamped and gilt binding
26.5 by 17.4cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good conditions, the margins with contemporaneous and later annotations, overall clean, pages numbered with Arabic numerals on the lower edge, some restorations to the paper, smudges and stains, the binding with some tape and damages, 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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DAUD B. ‘UMAR AL-DARIR AL-ANTAKI (D.1599), TADHKIRA ULI AL-ALBAB WA'L-JAMI’ LI AL-AJAB AL-UJAB, A MEDICAL COMPENDIUM, NEAR EAST, OTTOMAN, DATED 1108 AH/1697 AD
Arabic manuscript on European watermarked paper, 345 leaves, plus 1 fly-leaf, 19 lines to the page written in naskh in black ink, important words and headings in red, in brown stamped and gilt binding
26.5 by 17.4cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good conditions, the margins with contemporaneous and later annotations, overall clean, pages numbered with Arabic numerals on the lower edge, some restorations to the paper, smudges and stains, the binding with some tape and damages, 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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