MAHMUD B. SAWANDAK B. HUSSEIN B. AMIN (D.1481), FADA’IL AL-BELAD AL-ARBA’A, A GUIDE TO MECCA, MEDINA, JERUSALEM AND HEBRON, COPIED BY ABDUL ‘ALI, OTTOMAN PROVINCES, DATED 1251 AH/1835 AD
MAHMUD B. SAWANDAK B. HUSSEIN B. AMIN (D.1481), FADA’IL AL-BELAD AL-ARBA’A, A GUIDE TO MECCA, MEDINA, JERUSALEM AND HEBRON, COPIED BY ABDUL ‘ALI, OTTOMAN PROVINCES, DATED 1251 AH/1835 AD
Arabic manuscript on watermarked paper, 36 leaves, 23 lines to the page written in naskh in black ink, titles in red, in leather binding, with flap
22 by 16cm.
Condition Report:
The margins with notes, various stains, some holes and smudges, the later binding 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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MAHMUD B. SAWANDAK B. HUSSEIN B. AMIN (D.1481), FADA’IL AL-BELAD AL-ARBA’A, A GUIDE TO MECCA, MEDINA, JERUSALEM AND HEBRON, COPIED BY ABDUL ‘ALI, OTTOMAN PROVINCES, DATED 1251 AH/1835 AD
Arabic manuscript on watermarked paper, 36 leaves, 23 lines to the page written in naskh in black ink, titles in red, in leather binding, with flap
22 by 16cm.
Condition Report:
The margins with notes, various stains, some holes and smudges, the later binding 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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