Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad Isma’il al-Bukhari, al-Jami al-Sahih al-Mukhtasar (abridged version), vol.XIX, copied by Muhammad Ibn Abdullah al-Fariqi, probably Egypt, Mamluk, dated 746 AH/1345 AD

Arabic manuscript on paper, 72 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 13 to 15 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink,headings in larger and bolder script, catchwords, numerous marginal glosses, brown leather binding with tooled and punched decoration, doublures with tooled trellis vines, with flap

in fairly good overall condition, some thumbing and occasional water stains, opening folio with some losses to leaf edges and holing, binding worn, 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."

The colophon gives the name of the owner of this manuscript as al-Shaykh Najm-al-Din Muhammad Ibn al-Shaykh Amin-ad-Din Muhammad al-Najibi.

See catalogue note to lot 63.