11-12-201711-12-2017
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November 12, 2017 11:00 AMCalender
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Ibn Fahd al-Hilli (d. 841 AH) Uddat al-da'i wa najah al-sa'i [bound with another title].

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3040BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 12, 2017 11:00AM

Description:

Ibn Fahd al-Hilli (d. 841 AH) Uddat al-da'i wa najah al-sa'i [bound with another title]. 1043 AH [1633 CE]. Two Arabic manuscripts on paper in naskh script, octavo format, the first title with gilt and painted decorative headpiece, 205 leaves [of which the second title is only approximately 25 leaves], 15 lines per page, text in a single column, within an ink and gilt border, highlights in red, bound in full leather over boards, sewing perished, 8 1/2 x 5 in.
Scribe notes that this manuscript was copied from another dated 801 AH [1399 CE], by Ibn al-Mu'adhdhin, who copied it from Al-Shahid in 1043 AH [1633 CE].
Estimate $750-950


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Keywords

Fahd al-Hilli, Scribe