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Arabic Manuscript, Qur'an, c. 1820. Octavo-format manuscript on polished wove paper, ex libris manuscript collector Reverend Walter Sneyd (1809-1888),with his inscription dated 1844, bound in contemporary full green sheepskin, gold-tooled wallet-style binding, 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
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