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'Umar al-Mu'ammar, Shaqayiq al-nu'mani fi ahwal al-dawlat al-'Uthmani (A treatise on numerology), copied for al-Hajj Mehmed Agha, Turkey, dated 1211 AH/1796 AD
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- bound book with manuscript
Arabic manuscript on paper, 110 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 19 lines to the page, written in an Ottoman hand in black ink, various charts and diagrams, catchwords, margins ruled in gold, opening illuminated headpiece in colours and gold, illuminated colophon, red morocco binding decorated with gilt-tooled scrolling split-palmettes and ropework borders with central cartouche, ebru doublures, with flap
Condition
In very good overall condition, pages clean, one or two minor smudges, 1 inch tear to lower edge of spine, 1 leaf edge repaired, ink bold and gold bright, as viewed.
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"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
According to the colophon, the present copy of 'Umar al-Muammar's treatise on numerology was written for al-Hajj Mehmed Agha, who was in charge of the construction of the Imperial frigates (me'muriyyet-i insha-i firqatin-i Humayun), on the isle of Limni.