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Sadiq Bey, Muhammad.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mash'al al-Mahmal, Risalah fi sir al-Hajj al-Misri bira min yaum khurujah min Misr... sanah 1297 [The torch of the Mahmal. A letter on the journey of the Mahmal from the day it departed from Egypt, 1297. Cairo, 1880-1881]
- paper
8vo (240 x 160mm.), Arabic text, lithographed plate of the Mahmal, folding map at end showing the route taken by the Mahmal to Makkah, 2 small illustrations in the text of Madinah, original wrappers, upper wrapper with lithographed illustration of the Mahmal, preserved in modern green cloth box, map repaired, upper corner of most leaves chipped with loss (not affecting text), some tears, wrappers slightly worn with loss
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A rare and important work describing Sadiq Bey's photographs of Makkah and Madinah. Included with this lot is a bound facsimile of a manuscript translation in French (Le flambeau du Mahmal), apparently by Charles Gaillardot (1814-1883), a French medical doctor who worked in Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.