Miniature manuscript Koran on polished paper. [Ottoman Empire, c.1800?] 24mo (76 x 50 mm binding size). 220 leaves recto and verso, 24mo, 22 lines of black naskhi script, diacritics and vowel points in red, text within gilt and blue rules, catchwords in wide margins, sura headings written in red within gold panels, two double pages of illumination in gold and many colors. Period morocco-backed polychrome lacquer covers. Custom quarter morocco slipcase. Fine condition.
Miniature manuscript Koran on polished paper. [Ottoman Empire, c.1800?] 24mo (76 x 50 mm binding size). 220 leaves recto and verso, 24mo, 22 lines of black naskhi script, diacritics and vowel points in red, text within gilt and blue rules, catchwords in wide margins, sura headings written in red within gold panels, two double pages of illumination in gold and many colors. Period morocco-backed polychrome lacquer covers. Custom quarter morocco slipcase. Fine condition.
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