Null Arabic manuscript Qur'an, Iran, early 20th century, handwritten on paper, t…

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Arabic manuscript Qur'an, Iran, early 20th century, handwritten on paper, type area framed in polychrome, restored, l. Water damage, leather binding

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Arabic manuscript Qur'an, Iran, early 20th century, handwritten on paper, type area framed in polychrome, restored, l. Water damage, leather binding

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