Arts of the Islamic World & India

Arabic manuscript on paper, 19 leaves, 9 lines to the page, the first, middle, and last lines written in large muhaqqaq in black ink, the intervening lines written in naskh in red ink, gold rosette verse markers, within red rules, f.1a with gold, red and blue illuminated frontispiece with dedication roundel, in gilt brown leather binding within flap, brown leather doublures

Arabic manuscript on paper, 19 leaves, 9 lines to the page, the first, middle, and last lines written in large muhaqqaq in black ink, the intervening lines written in naskh in red ink, gold rosette verse markers, within red rules, f.1a with gold, red and blue illuminated frontispiece with dedication roundel, in gilt brown leather binding within flap, brown leather doublures 24.2 by 16.1cm.

View 1 of Lot 25: Sharaf al-Din Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Hassan al-Busiri (d. 1296-97 AD): Al-kawakib durriya fi madh khayr al-burriya (Qasida al-Burda), copied by Sudun, Egypt, Mamluk, early 16th century

sharaf al-din abu 'abdullah muhammad ibn hassan al-busiri (d. 1296-97 ad): al-kawakib durriya fi madh khayr al-burriya (qasida al-burda), copied by sudun, egypt, mamluk, early 16th century

ink on lacquered wood, depicting an anatomical female figure, the sides with floral decoration, the reverse lined with dark brown leather

ink on lacquered wood, depicting an anatomical female figure, the sides with floral decoration, the reverse lined with dark brown leather 50.7cm. height

View 1 of Lot 46: A Qajar human-form lacquer figurine, signed by Muhammad 'Ali Hakim Bashi, Persia, dated 1271 AH/1854-55 AD

a qajar human-form lacquer figurine, signed by muhammad 'ali hakim bashi, persia, dated 1271 ah/1854-55 ad

Arabic manuscript on paper, 162 leaves, plus 1 fly leaf, 15 lines to the page written in naskh in dark brown ink, headings in large red thuluth, the first leaf a later replacement, in stamped brown leather binding with flap, green paper doublures

Arabic manuscript on paper, 162 leaves, plus 1 fly leaf, 15 lines to the page written in naskh in dark brown ink, headings in large red thuluth, the first leaf a later replacement, in stamped brown leather binding with flap, green paper doublures 22.6 by 16.8cm.

View 1 of Lot 21: Abu Muhammad Al-Qasim ibn Ali Muhammad ibn Uthman Al-Hariri (d.1122), also known as al-Hariri al-Basri, Al-Maqamat, Near East, dated 675 AH/1276-77 AD

abu muhammad al-qasim ibn ali muhammad ibn uthman al-hariri (d.1122), also known as al-hariri al-basri, al-maqamat, near east, dated 675 ah/1276-77 ad

cast brass, the mater graduated into 360 degrees, engraved with abjad numerals in Kufic, with plain kursi and shackle above, openwork rete with star pointers for 23 stars engraved in Kufic, 3 plates each engraved with latitudes 24°, 30°, 38°, 43°, 45°, the interior of the mater engraved with the latitude 21°, the reverse engraved with concentric scales featuring planetary symbols derived from Greek symbols, with alidade, pin and horse

cast brass, the mater graduated into 360 degrees, engraved with abjad numerals in Kufic, with plain kursi and shackle above, openwork rete with star pointers for 23 stars engraved in Kufic, 3 plates each engraved with latitudes 24°, 30°, 38°, 43°, 45°, the interior of the mater engraved with the latitude 21°, the reverse engraved with concentric scales featuring planetary symbols derived from Greek symbols, with alidade, pin and horse 18.4cm. height including shackle 12.4cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 31: An important Ilkhanid brass astrolabe, signed by Muhammad ibn Mahmud [ibn Ali al-Tabari], Persia, late thirteenth century

an important ilkhanid brass astrolabe, signed by muhammad ibn mahmud [ibn ali al-tabari], persia, late thirteenth century

of shallow rounded form with slightly everted rim, the body decorated with three silver-inlaid inscriptive cartouches separated by three silver-inlaid cupbearer's blazons , engraved fish-form floret to interior well, old collection number to interior of rim in white ink '853'

of shallow rounded form with slightly everted rim, the body decorated with three silver-inlaid inscriptive cartouches separated by three silver-inlaid cupbearer's blazons , engraved fish-form floret to interior well, old collection number to interior of rim in white ink '853' 6.8cm. height; 14.5cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 22: A Mamluk silver-inlaid brass bowl with cupbearer's blazons, probably made for an officer of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun, Egypt, circa 1340

a mamluk silver-inlaid brass bowl with cupbearer's blazons, probably made for an officer of sultan al-nasir muhammad ibn qalawun, egypt, circa 1340

Persian manuscript on paper, 223 leaves, plus 2 fly leaves, 15 lines to the page written in nasta'liq in black ink, key words and phrases picked out in red, within gold, blue and black rules, f.1b and f.2a with gold and polychrome illuminated headpiece surmounting text in clouds reserved against a gold and polychrome floral ground, final double page similarly illuminated, f.1a with partial seal impressions, in contemporaneous, gilt and tooled brown leather binding, découpé leather doublures

Persian manuscript on paper, 223 leaves, plus 2 fly leaves, 15 lines to the page written in nasta'liq in black ink, key words and phrases picked out in red, within gold, blue and black rules, f.1b and f.2a with gold and polychrome illuminated headpiece surmounting text in clouds reserved against a gold and polychrome floral ground, final double page similarly illuminated, f.1a with partial seal impressions, in contemporaneous, gilt and tooled brown leather binding, découpé leather doublures text panel: 18.3 by 8.5cm. leaf: 26.1 by 14.8cm.

View 1 of Lot 58: Mirza Rafi' al-Din Muhammad ibn Fath Allah Wa'iz al-Qazwini (d.1678), Abwab al-jinan, on the Qurʾan and the moral precepts of the Twelve Imams, copied by Sayyid 'Ali Jawahir Raqam, India, Mughal, dated 1085 AH/1674-75 AD

mirza rafi' al-din muhammad ibn fath allah wa'iz al-qazwini (d.1678), abwab al-jinan, on the qurʾan and the moral precepts of the twelve imams, copied by sayyid 'ali jawahir raqam, india, mughal, dated 1085 ah/1674-75 ad

Arabic manuscript on paper, 125 leaves, plus 2 fly leaves, 15 lines to the page of Maghribi in dark brown ink, headings alternating in red and dark brown in large Maghribi, in associated but contemporaneous stamped brown leather binding with flap, cream paper doublures

Arabic manuscript on paper, 125 leaves, plus 2 fly leaves, 15 lines to the page of Maghribi in dark brown ink, headings alternating in red and dark brown in large Maghribi, in associated but contemporaneous stamped brown leather binding with flap, cream paper doublures 19.9 by 13.3cm.

View 1 of Lot 12: Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari al-Ja'fi (d.870 AD), Sahih al-Bukhari, vol. seven, Tunisia, dated 2 Shawwal 860 AH/11 September 1456 AD

muhammad ibn isma'il al-bukhari al-ja'fi (d.870 ad), sahih al-bukhari, vol. seven, tunisia, dated 2 shawwal 860 ah/11 september 1456 ad

Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled polychrome paper, 342 leaves, 15 lines to the page written in nasta'liq in black ink arranged in two columns, headings in gold, within gold and red rules, surrounded by 24 lines of nasta'liq written on the diagonal, within gold and polychrome outer rules, with 21 full-page illustrations, the opening bifolio illuminated in gold and polychrome framing text, the start of each chapter with gold and polychrome illuminated headpiece, in Safavid gilt and stamped brown leather binding, découpé doublures

Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled polychrome paper, 342 leaves, 15 lines to the page written in nasta'liq in black ink arranged in two columns, headings in gold, within gold and red rules, surrounded by 24 lines of nasta'liq written on the diagonal, within gold and polychrome outer rules, with 21 full-page illustrations, the opening bifolio illuminated in gold and polychrome framing text, the start of each chapter with gold and polychrome illuminated headpiece, in Safavid gilt and stamped brown leather binding, découpé doublures text panel: 16.4 by 8.2cm. leaf: 26.5 by 16.5cm.

View 1 of Lot 39: Amir Khosraw Dehlavi (d.1324 AD), Khamsa, copied by Muhammad Husayn ibn Haji Muhammad al-Harawi, Khurasan or Bukhara, completed in 12 Rabi' II  967 AH/20 January 1560 AD

amir khosraw dehlavi (d.1324 ad), khamsa, copied by muhammad husayn ibn haji muhammad al-harawi, khurasan or bukhara, completed in 12 rabi' ii 967 ah/20 january 1560 ad

Arabic manuscript on paper, 45 leaves, 5 lines to the page written in muhaqqaq in black ink, the first line and surah headings in white on gold and polychrome illuminated panels, f.1a with endowment inscription dated Shawwal 765 AH/July 1364 AD, in contemporaneous brown leather binding with flap, brown leather doublures

Arabic manuscript on paper, 45 leaves, 5 lines to the page written in muhaqqaq in black ink, the first line and surah headings in white on gold and polychrome illuminated panels, f.1a with endowment inscription dated Shawwal 765 AH/July 1364 AD, in contemporaneous brown leather binding with flap, brown leather doublures 29.1 by 20.9cm.

View 1 of Lot 28: An illuminated Qur'an juz' (XIII), copied by Muhammad ibn Nasrullah al-Muwarrikhi, Egypt, Mamluk, 14th century

an illuminated qur'an juz' (xiii), copied by muhammad ibn nasrullah al-muwarrikhi, egypt, mamluk, 14th century

Guiding Light, by<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Muhammad+Ali&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Muhammad Ali</a>, 1979.<ul><li>Muhammad Ali (American, 1942-2016).</li><li>Screenprint.</li><li>Signed and numbered in pencil.</li><li>Part of an edition of 500, this being number 339.</li><li>Printed by VisTec Graphics Ltd.</li><li>Published by Hilton Fine Arts, Ltd.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

Guiding Light

Signed limited Champ’s Edition of GOAT—GREATEST OF ALL TIME, the ultimate tribute to Muhammad Ali.<ul><li>Jeff Koons (American).</li><li>Köln:&nbsp;Taschen, 2004.</li><li>792 pages.</li><li>Hardcover.</li><li>Edition of&nbsp;1,000.</li><li>Signed by Ali and Koons.</li><li>Accompanied with four gelatin silver prints signed by photographer Howard L. Bingham and Muhammad Ali and the Jeff Koons sculpture&nbsp;Radial Champs, composed of two inflatables and a stool.</li><li>Bound in pink leather, the color of Ali’s first Cadillac.</li><li>Presented in a silk-covered box, illustrated with Neil Leifer’s iconic 1966 photo&nbsp;Ali vs Williams.</li></ul>

GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali | Champ's Edition | Signed

Black and white photograph of a young Muhammad Ali at the famous Fifth Street Gym in Miami.<ul><li>Flip Schulke (American, 1930-2008).</li><li>This work is offered unframed.</li><li>Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.</li><li>Signed Flip Schulke on reverse with gallery label.</li><li>Artist lifetime print from the 1990s.</li></ul>

Muhammad Ali at the Fifth Street Gym, Miami Beach

Ma Liangjun's work on Islamic <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Subject=Religion&amp;Book%20Subject=Religious%2520manuscripts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theology</a> and <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Subject=Astronomy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">astronomy</a>.<ul><li>Two parts in 1 volume.</li><li>Ma Liangjun [Muhammad Yusuf al-Hijrani] (Chinese).</li><li>Hashiyya al-Hijrani, a work on Islamic theology, astronomy and global affairs.&nbsp;</li><li>Al-Balda al-Jadida,’ [Ürümqi], Xinjiang: Qazani Press, dated 1348 AH and 1929 ‘Miladi’ AD.&nbsp;</li><li>Type-set printed in Arabic with 16 woodblock printed diagrams.</li><li>331 pages.</li><li>Typographic black ink Arabic text, with cosmological diagrams with captions in Arabic and Chinese scripts.</li><li>Contemporary leather-backed marbled boards.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Ma Liangjun (1871-1957) was a renowned Hui Muslim Akhund in the Northwest and a famous Islamic scholar (‘Hui’ referring to an ethno-religious group of Chinese speaking Muslims mostly based in North-west China). The author’s name is only given in Arabic in this publication, but ‘Ma Liangjun’ and ‘Muhammad Yusuf Hijrani’ are the same person; ’Ma’ being synonymous with the Arabic ‘Muhammad’ among the Hui population and ‘Hijrani’ being the Arabic name Ma Liangjun appointed himself. He was a prominent local figure that advocated peace and national unity in Xinjiang and was responsible for much of the modernisation and development in the local Islamic education systems. He authored many books and articles in Arabic, Persian and Chinese, many of these were Islamic in nature. As well as making a significant literary contribution to Islamic studies in Xinjiang, he was also a progressive figure in China Hui cultural developments.&nbsp;&nbsp; The first part of this text deals primarily in Islamic theology, with commentaries by the author on a number of Islamic scholars including al-Taftazani. The second part of the text comprises a number of shorter extracts on astronomy, includes maps of the world and touches on global affairs including the Serbian Campaign of 1914. Examples of Arabic printing in China are rare and the variations in transliteration make it difficult to find comparables on Western databases, but no other copies of this author’s works have been traced on OCLC.&nbsp;

Hashiyya al-Hijrani

A program for <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Muhammad%20Ali&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Muhammad Ali</a>'s legendary rematch against <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Sonny%20Liston&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sonny Liston</a>, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> as "Muhammad Ali" shortly before the bout, only a year after he took the name.<ul><li>Program is signed by Ali in blue ink to verso of first leaf, over his image.&nbsp;</li><li>Additionally signed by three other heavyweight champs present at Ali's training camp: Joe Louis, Jim Braddock, and Jersey Joe Walcott.</li><li>Published by Inter-Continental Inc., 1965.</li><li>8 leaves.</li><li>Illustrated in black and white.</li><li>Black-and-white pictorial wrappers with red and blue elements, saddle-stapled.</li></ul> "The punch jarred him. It was a good punch, but I didn't think I hit him so hard he couldn't have gotten up [...] [P]eople said maybe the first fight was fixed. So the second time, I wanted to whup him bad. I didn't want him making excuses or quitting. I wanted him to get up, so I could show everyone how great I was." — Muhammad Ali (quoted in Hauser) Ali's swift and crushing defeat of Sonny Liston in the first round of their second title fight in May of 1965 remains not only one of the most iconic moments of Ali's storied career and of boxing history — but also in all of sports. An almost 2-1 underdog, Ali's knockout after less than two minutes was famously captured in photographer Neil Leifer's legendary image of Ali towering over the fallen Liston. It remains one of the greatest sports photographs ever taken. The fight's status today, however, is belied in many ways by the humble circumstances of its original context. Postponed due to Ali's hernia surgery, it was then rescheduled in the small industrial Maine town of Lewiston — partially because it was the one of the few arenas procurable on short notice, but also because major venues were reluctant to be associated with Ali, who was increasingly seen as a draft dodger. The fight was sparsely attended: by most accounts only about 2500 of the roughly 4500 seats in the Lewiston high school hockey rink were filled that night. Thus surviving examples of this program are scarce. Prior to the bout, Ali had holed up at the Schine Inn in Chicopee, MA to train, talk to the media, and receive well-wishers. On May 20, 1965, five days before the fight, he hosted three fellow champions: the "Brown Bomber" Joe Louis, Jim Braddock, and Jersey Joe Walcott (who would also be the referee for the match), where all four of these signatures were gathered (the original owner noting as much above the signatures of Louis, Braddock, and Walcott). The program also reflects the confusion, controversy, and outright resistance surrounding Ali's recent name change. (At the start of the fight itself, the boxer was booed by the Lewiston crown when the ring announcer introduced him as "Muhammad Ali.") Ali is referred to throughout the program as both Cassius Clay and Muhammad Ali (and sometimes both at once). Ali had taken the name only the previous years after an address by Elijah Muhammad conferred him with the honorific (meaning "most high one worthy of praise"). This signature, therefore, represents one of the verifiably earliest "Muhammad Ali" autographs — and on the program (and at the training camp) for one of his most famous matches. A rare document, linking Ali not only to the great Black boxers who immediately preceded him, but capturing him at the very cusp of his popular transformation from heavyweight champion to civil rights leader, anti-war activist, and ultimately legendary humanitarian. A totemic object from the career of one of the 20th century's most famous, important, and influential figures.

Souvenir Program for Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston May 25th, 1965 | Signed by Muhammad Ali

Mosque II, by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Muhammad+Ali&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Muhammad Ali</a>, 1979.<ul><li>Muhammad Ali (American, 1942-2016).</li><li>Screenprint.</li><li>Signed and numbered in pencil.</li><li>Part of an edition of 500.</li><li>This piece is presented unframed.</li></ul>

Mosque II

Sting Like a Bee, by<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Muhammad+Ali&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Muhammad Ali</a>, 1979.<ul><li>Muhammad Ali (American, 1942-2016).</li><li>Screenprint.</li><li>Signed and numbered in pencil.</li><li>Part of an edition of 500, this being #347.</li><li>Printed by VisTec Graphics Ltd.</li><li>Published by Hilton Fine Arts, Ltd.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

Sting Like a Bee

Flip Schulke (American, 1930-2008).Gelatin silver print.Signed by Muhammad Ali and the artist, Flip Schulke, in pen below image recto; dated 1961 in pen below image recto; original print in pen verso.&nbsp;This work is offered unframed.Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Flip Schulke and Muhammad Ali at the Sir John Hotel Pool in Miami Photograph

Black and white photograph featuring a young Muhammad Ali at the famous 5th Street Gym.<ul><li>Flip Schulke (American, 1930–1908).</li><li>Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.</li><li>Signed Flip Schulke on reverse with West Palm Beach studio label.</li><li>This work is offered unframed.</li><li>Artist lifetime print from the 1990s.</li></ul>

Under the Sun by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Muhammad+Ali&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Muhammad Ali</a>, 1979.<ul><li>Muhammad Ali (American, 1942-2016).</li><li>Screenprint.</li><li>Signed and numbered in pencil.</li><li>Part of an edition of 500.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

Under the Sun

An <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">autograph</a> diary page in the hand of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Muhammad+Ali&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Muhammad Ali</a>, dated Thursday, April 17th, 1969, documenting arrangements for a confirmed appearance at Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, during the height of his enforced exile from professional boxing.<ul><li>Muhammad Ali (American).</li><li>Facsimile front cover of the original diary and portrait of Ali with his family included in display.</li><li>Framed and mounted.</li></ul> The page, drawn from Ali’s personal 1969 diary, records in his distinctive hand a series of logistical notes relating to the engagement, including:<ul><li>“Crenshaw Gymnasium”</li><li>“Randolph-Macon College / Ashland, Va”</li><li>“Dean Ira L. Andrews” (contact)</li><li>Telephone numbers for both office and residence</li><li>“Hotel Reservation / Hanover House” (circled for emphasis)</li><li>A prominently noted fee of “$1000”</li></ul> This entry corresponds precisely to Ali’s documented appearance at Randolph-Macon College on April 17, 1969, one of the many speaking engagements he undertook while barred from boxing following his refusal of induction into the U.S. Army. During this period, Ali travelled extensively across American college campuses, delivering speeches that combined Nation of Islam doctrine, political commentary, and his own singular charisma, while simultaneously raising funds for his legal defense. Contemporary accounts confirm that Ali spoke at Randolph-Macon on this date, addressing students with a characteristically engaging and provocative style. The present page highlights the financial and travel arrangements underpinning his speaking tour. Such working documents, created in the moment and for immediate use, are exceedingly scarce. Unlike later signed material prepared for collectors, this diary page represents a connection to a verifiable event in one of the most consequential periods of Ali’s life. The inclusion of the speaking fee is of particular note, reflecting the economic framework through which Ali sustained himself during his years of professional exclusion, as well as the growing demand for his presence on American campuses amid the cultural and political upheavals of the late 1960s. An exceptional survival: a primary-source document linking Muhammad Ali directly to a documented public appearance during his exile years.

Page from the Personal Diary of Muhammad Ali 

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> limited edition copy of GOAT: A Tribute to <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Muhammad+Ali&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Muhammad Ali</a>, accompanied by a signed boxing glove, and signed framed photograph.<ul><li>Muhammad Ali (American).</li><li>United States: TASCHEN, 2004.</li><li>Large folio.</li><li>Approximately 792 pages.</li><li>Profusely illustrated throughout with over 3,000 images, including archival photography, reproduced memorabilia, and facsimile documents.</li><li>Limited edition, number 9493 of 10,000.</li><li>Signed by Muhammad Ali and Jeff Koons to the limitation page.</li><li>Publisher’s padded white binding with metal corner protectors, as issued; housed in the original silk-covered clamshell presentation case.</li><li>Accompanied by a signed boxing glove, executed in black pen, the signature bold and clearly legible; the glove housed in a custom-made display case.</li><li>Also accompanied by a signed photographic portrait of Muhammad Ali, depicting the iconic image of Ali standing over Sonny Liston following their 1965 championship bout; signed in silver pen, the signature prominently positioned and contrasting effectively against the image; mounted and framed.</li></ul> A monumental and ambitious publication, widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive visual tributes produced on Ali’s life and career. A cohesive and highly displayable group celebrating one of the most significant sporting figures of the twentieth century, combining a dual-signed limited edition publication with two striking signed presentation pieces. Please note: This item is excluded from complimentary shipping. Shipping quote will be calculated at time of purchase.

GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali | Signed Limited Edition Book, Accompanied by  a Signed Boxing Glove, and a Signed Photograph

Movie poster for the 1975 re-release of Skill, Brains and Guts, the documentary chronicling legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's career.<ul><li>The Big Fights, Inc.</li><li>Unframed, linen backed and unfolded.</li></ul>

Skill, Brains and Guts Movie Poster

Arabic manuscript on paper, 32 leaves, 16 lines to the page written in nasta'liq in black ink, key words and phrases picked out or underlined in red, 44 pages with diagrams in red and black, margins with commentaries and glosses, in Mamluk tooled brown leather binding, paper doublures

Arabic manuscript on paper, 32 leaves, 16 lines to the page written in nasta'liq in black ink, key words and phrases picked out or underlined in red, 44 pages with diagrams in red and black, margins with commentaries and glosses, in Mamluk tooled brown leather binding, paper doublures 17 by 12.4cm.

View 1 of Lot 30: Salah al-Din Musa ibn Muhammad ibn Mahmud Qadi-Zada al-Rumi (d. circa 1140), Sharh ashkal al-ta'sis, (A Commentary On The Elements Of Geometry), Persia, Timurid, dated 15 Rabi' I 863 AH/28 January 1459 AD

salah al-din musa ibn muhammad ibn mahmud qadi-zada al-rumi (d. circa 1140), sharh ashkal al-ta'sis, (a commentary on the elements of geometry), persia, timurid, dated 15 rabi' i 863 ah/28 january 1459 ad

Arabic manuscript on paper, 99 leaves, plus 3 fly leaves, 22 lines to the page written in Maghribi in dark brown ink, headings and keywords picked out in larger script, the title of the text picked out in red on f.2b, colophon dated, the name of the scribe obscured, in modern brown leather binding, paper doublures

Arabic manuscript on paper, 99 leaves, plus 3 fly leaves, 22 lines to the page written in Maghribi in dark brown ink, headings and keywords picked out in larger script, the title of the text picked out in red on f.2b, colophon dated, the name of the scribe obscured, in modern brown leather binding, paper doublures 18.4 by 14.3cm.

View 1 of Lot 11: Muhammad ibn Idris ibn Malik al-Qalawusi (1307-8 AD), Al-khitam al-mafdud 'an khalasat 'ilm al-'arud (The Final Conclusion in the Summary of the Study of Prosody), Andalusia, dated 20 Ramadan 740 AH/27 March 1340 AD

muhammad ibn idris ibn malik al-qalawusi (1307-8 ad), al-khitam al-mafdud 'an khalasat 'ilm al-'arud (the final conclusion in the summary of the study of prosody), andalusia, dated 20 ramadan 740 ah/27 march 1340 ad

cast brass, the mater graduated into 360 degrees, with lobed kursi engraved with arabesques and shackle above, openwork rete with foliate star pointers, with 5 plates, the reverse of the mater signed, with alidade, horse and pin

cast brass, the mater graduated into 360 degrees, with lobed kursi engraved with arabesques and shackle above, openwork rete with foliate star pointers, with 5 plates, the reverse of the mater signed, with alidade, horse and pin 11.5cm. height including shackle 7.7cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 67: A brass astrolabe, signed by Muhammad Muqim ibn ‘Isa ibn al-Haddad, Lahore, dated 1051 AH/1641-42 AD

a brass astrolabe, signed by muhammad muqim ibn ‘isa ibn al-haddad, lahore, dated 1051 ah/1641-42 ad

ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper, recto with Prophet Muhammad ascending to the First Heaven, 6 ll. of Chagatai text in Uyghur script above the illustration, numbered '6' upper right of text panel; verso with Prophet Muhammad meeting Prophet Adam, 3 ll. of Uyghur above the illustration, 1 line below, numbered '7' upper right, seal impression of Selim I in the lower margin and in the central field; additional titles in Ottoman Turkish in the upper margins on both sides

ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper, recto with Prophet Muhammad ascending to the First Heaven, 6 ll. of Chagatai text in Uyghur script above the illustration, numbered '6' upper right of text panel; verso with Prophet Muhammad meeting Prophet Adam, 3 ll. of Uyghur above the illustration, 1 line below, numbered '7' upper right, seal impression of Selim I in the lower margin and in the central field; additional titles in Ottoman Turkish in the upper margins on both sides recto: painting 14.3 by 18.3cm., text panel 22.2 by 18.3cm. verso: painting 17.6 by 18.3cm., text panel 22.7 by 18.3cm. leaf: 41.1 by 29.7cm.

View 1 of Lot 40: An illustrated double-sided folio from the Nahj al-Faradis: recto with 'To the First Heaven', verso with 'Prophet Muhammad meets the Prophet Adam', Herat, Timurid, circa 1466

an illustrated double-sided folio from the nahj al-faradis: recto with 'to the first heaven', verso with 'prophet muhammad meets the prophet adam', herat, timurid, circa 1466

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