Abu Muhammad 'Abdullah bin Abi Bakr bin 'Ali al-Shaqratisi (d.1073 AD), Al-Qasidat Al-Shaqratisiyya, ('a panegyric to the Prophet'), with the Takhmis of Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad bin 'Ali al-Tauzari (flourished 7th century), Iraq, probably Baghdad, 2nd half 13th century AD

Arabic manuscript on paper, 14 lines to the page plus 2 flyleaves, written in large Thuluth script in red ink diacritics and vocalisation in black ink, interlinear text in black Naskh script, title page with an illuminated panel composed of text against a hatched ground filled with fine scrolling split-palmettes, plain gold border outlined in blue leading to a marginal roundel enclosing vegetal motifs, later brown leather binding with stamped floral medallions



 

In fair overall condition, paper repairs to opening and closing leaves, some smudges, staining and overall wear, calligraphy bold, 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."

A further copy of the present work is in the Chester Beatty Library (see A. Arberry, The Chester Beatty Library, A Handlist of the Arabic Manuscripts, Vol.VI, Dublin, 1963, pp.107-8, 4825/8. See also Brockelmann: I, 268; Suppl.I, 473).