143 - Gagnier, J.

Gagnier, J. The Life of Muhammad; translated and compiled from the Qur'an, the authentic traditions of the Sunnah, and the finest Arab authors. 2 vols. Amsterdam, Wetsteins & Smith, 1732. With 2 engraved frontispieces, 2 engraved, repeated illustrations by Tvign. and 1 folded copperplate. 1 leaf, XLII pp., 3 leaves, 460 pp.; 3 leaves, 413 pp., 16 leaves. Contemporary half-leather binding with gilt lettering. (Some wear and staining). Brunet VI, 28000. Gay 3619. Enay 33. “This truly excellent historical biography recounts the life of Muhammad, including all the legends and miracles.” For the first time, the author drew on reliable—albeit more recent—source material and quotes the Arabic authors mostly verbatim. His translations are brilliant, and his book was long regarded as the best biography of Muhammad. Many later authors drew upon it" (Enay). - Partially faded, slightly browned, with occasional light staining. Bookplate.