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LOT 0281
Islamic Leather Bound Complete Qur'an by Mirza Hassan
1226 A.H. (1811 A.D.)
2 5/8 x 4 in. (145 grams, 6.7 x 10.4 cm).
Hardback with full leather binding, block borders to covers and central arabesque foliage panel; inner covers with floral motifs and foliage on a gold field; title pages with rectangular panels outlined in red, red and black calligraphic text on a liquid gold field with red and blue detailing; text pages with liquid gold frame and fronds in the field, black text with floral motifs and extensive marginal notes; end pages with gold transverse bars with red and blue geometric and floral motifs, red marginal notes; some conservation and repair.
ProvenanceFrom an important family collection started in the late 1950s.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12277-220402.
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LOT 0281
Islamic Leather Bound Complete Qur'an by Mirza Hassan
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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