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Al-Coranus sive Lex Islamitica, Abraham Hinckelmann (Ed.), Hamburg, 1694
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper - bound book
- 21.8 by 17.7cm.
al-coranus s. lex islamitica muhammedis... ad optimorum codicum fidem edita ex museo abraham hinckelmanni. hamburg: ex officina schultzio-schilleriana, 1694
Arabic and Latin text on paper, 2 woodcut Arabic half-titles, Latin half-title, title printed in red and black, Sententia leaf, preface in Latin, text in vocalised Arabic, in old cream binding
Arabic and Latin text on paper, 2 woodcut Arabic half-titles, Latin half-title, title printed in red and black, Sententia leaf, preface in Latin, text in vocalised Arabic, in old cream binding
Condition
In good conditions, minor stains and smudges the binding with damages on the spine, 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
Until 1987 the Hamburg Qur’an was considered the first printed edition. Abraham Hinckelmann (1652-95) was a theologian as well as a collector of Oriental manuscripts. Other printed copies of this edition were sold in these rooms, 13 November 2008, lot 108 and Christie’s London, 21 April 2016, lot 182.