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Islamic books
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1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of reference works on the binding, calligraphy and illumination of Islamic books, 34 volumes, including:
- Paper
Sarre, F. Islamic Bookbindings. London, [1923], limited to 550 copies, coloured plates, original cloth
Grohmann, A., and T.W. Arnold. Denkmäler islamischer Buchkunst. Florence and Munich, 1929, limited to 375 copies, coloured and plain plates, original half morocco, binding slightly faded
Blochet, E. Les enluminures des manuscrits orientaux. Paris, 1926, limited to 510 copies, plain and coloured plates, modern half calf (old spine laid down), some spotting
Gratzl, E. Islamische Bucheinbände. Leipzig, 1925, coloured and plain plates, original cloth, binding slightly faded and slightly frayed
Minorsky, V. The Chester Beatty Library. A catalogue of the Turkish manuscripts and miniatures. Dublin, 1958, plain and coloured plates, original cloth
and 29 others, mostly 4to (34)
Grohmann, A., and T.W. Arnold. Denkmäler islamischer Buchkunst. Florence and Munich, 1929, limited to 375 copies, coloured and plain plates, original half morocco, binding slightly faded
Blochet, E. Les enluminures des manuscrits orientaux. Paris, 1926, limited to 510 copies, plain and coloured plates, modern half calf (old spine laid down), some spotting
Gratzl, E. Islamische Bucheinbände. Leipzig, 1925, coloured and plain plates, original cloth, binding slightly faded and slightly frayed
Minorsky, V. The Chester Beatty Library. A catalogue of the Turkish manuscripts and miniatures. Dublin, 1958, plain and coloured plates, original cloth
and 29 others, mostly 4to (34)
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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."