Radi ad-Din Abu'l-Fada'il al-Hasan bin Muhammad bin al-Hasan al-Saghani al-'Adawi al-Hindi al-Hanafi (d.650 AH/1252 AD), Mashriq al-anwar al-nabawiya min sihah al-akhbar al-mustafawiya (A collection of Traditions), Near East, 14th century

Arabic manuscript on paper, 186 leaves plus a flyleaf, 13 lines to the page, written in fine Naskh script in black ink on cream paper, key words picked out in red, chapter headings in gold, f.1a title page with heading in large Thuluth script in black ink, marginal glosses throughout written diagonally in small Naskh script, leaves 20-28 later replacements, morocco binding with tooled central medallion emanating knotted motifs

In generally good overall condition, spine repaired and missing flap, occasional stains and smudges but paper generally clean and ink bold, 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."

Two copies of this work are in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, dated 637 AH/1240-41 AD and 733 AH/1332-33 AD, see A.J. Arberry, A Handlist of the Arabic Manuscripts, vols.11 & VII, Dublin, 1956 & 1964, p.73, no.3415 & p.104, no.5337 respectively.

 

Brockelmann, II, 249; Suppl. II, 350.