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live November 26 | 11:00 AM
Giquello

260 - MANUSCRIPT. — [Elements of Arabic Grammar]. Undated [1862]. Oblong in-8 manuscript (17 x 26 cm), consisting of 47 unnumbered leaves, bound in dark green embossed paper with cold-stamped and raised decoration of grapevine branches, gilt title “album” in the center of the front cover, inner roulette, gilt edges (Antoine Maitre).

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Estimation

€600 - 800

Sale fees

30%

MANUSCRIPT. — [Elements of Arabic Grammar]. Undated [1862]. Oblong in-8 manuscript (17 x 26 cm), consisting of 47 unnumbered leaves, bound in dark green embossed paper with cold-stamped and raised decoration of grapevine branches, gilt title “album” in the center of the front cover, inner roulette, gilt edges (Antoine Maitre). A brief introduction to Arabic grammar containing some basic concepts and conversational elements. Text framed by a double black border. The first leaf is a calligraphic dedication in an oval cartouche, in French and Arabic: “A tribute of gratitude, sincere friendship, and devotion surpass riches, September 16, 1862.” Scuffs on the binding.

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Auction details

Antique and Modern Books
Thursday, November 26
11:00 AM
Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris, France

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Giquello +33 1 47 42 78 01 info@giquello.net
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 100,000 lots published

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