Livre de prière (Dalâil al-Khayrât), signé et daté, Turquie, art ottoman, par 'Ali Agha Zadeh al-Sayyid Muhammad Rashid, 1231H./1814-5

frontispice enluminé à l'or, rehaussé de gouache, 13 lignes de texte par page, écrites à l'encre noire en arabe, en naskhi, rosettes à l'or, deux aquarelles rehaussées à l'or, illustrant Mecque et Medine, suivies d'une double-page enluminée, signature et date en fin de texte, reliure en maroquin brun estampé à l'or, motifs de mandorles à fond de palmettes, les plats intérieurs ornés de fleurons à l'or sur maroquin rouge, dans son boîtier d'origine

In colour : the paper is more yellow in the reality than in the catalogue illustration There are small damages on the binding mainly on the edges There are small damages on the box there are moisture marks on the top exterior corner on most of the pages
"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."