146 - An Important Islamic Manuscript, Ottoman Empire, 18th Century

An Important Islamic Manuscript, Ottoman Empire, 18th Century Written in black and red ink in naskh script on paper and dated to the Hijri year 1188 (1774). Apparently a theological work concerned with the study of Hadith. Bound in leather and bearing a dedication and annotations. Age-related wear. Binding dimensions: 21.5 x 13.5 cm Provenance: From the library of Sheikh Ali Abu al-Mawahib, former Mufti of Jaffa. The Collection of Joseph Wallersteiner (1911-2001). By descent to the present owner. Literature: Engelhardt, Vincent, "From Private Libraries in Late Ottoman Palestine to 'Abandoned Property': Reconstructing the Dajani Family Manuscript Collections in the National Library of Israel", "Manuscript Studies" 10, no. 2 (2025), p. 415, fig. 4 (see accompanying Cloge). Condition: For a condition report, please contact office@alma.auction. All items are sold as is, and buyers are responsible for checking condition before bidding. The absence of condition notes does not imply good condition.