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Koran (the), Commonly Called The Alcoran Of Moham

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Koran (The), Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed,
translated by George Sale, first edition of Sale's translation, title printed in red and black, engraved folding map of Arabia, 2 folding tables and a folding plate depicting the Temple of Mecca, a few ff. browned, occasional spotting or foxing, contemporary panelled calf, spine in compartments and with a later red leather label, joints cracked, but holding firm, corners worn, head of spine chipped, rubbed, housed in a modern cloth drop-back box, 4to, C.Ackers for J.Wilcox, 1734.

***Provenance: Sir Francis Skipwith, Newbold-Revel, Warcs. (bookplate and ink signature to front pastedown)..

Estimate £800 - £1,200
Starting Bid £700
Uk Auction
May 15, 2012
Ended
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Bloomsbury Auctions

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