The Koran Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed. Translated by George Sale.
London: Printed by C. Akers for J. Wilcox, 1734. 4to (227 x 195 mm). Folding map of Arabia and 3 folding plates. Edwards binding of contemporary brown calf, ruled in gilt and blind on covers, spine with black morocco lettering label and 5 raised bands in gilt, blindstapmed urn decoration, a.e.g. Condition: light dampstain to preliminaries; binding lightly rubbed and dampstained, light wear to head of spine. first english koran with elaborate fore-edge painting of mecca.
The Koran Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed. Translated by George Sale.
London: Printed by C. Akers for J. Wilcox, 1734. 4to (227 x 195 mm). Folding map of Arabia and 3 folding plates. Edwards binding of contemporary brown calf, ruled in gilt and blind on covers, spine with black morocco lettering label and 5 raised bands in gilt, blindstapmed urn decoration, a.e.g. Condition: light dampstain to preliminaries; binding lightly rubbed and dampstained, light wear to head of spine. first english koran with elaborate fore-edge painting of mecca.
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