Sold for:
$277
$277
The Koran, Commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, Translated into English Immediately from the Original Arabic . London: for Hawes, Clarke, and Collins, 1764. Second edition of George Sale's (1697-1736) translation, in two octavo volumes, illustrated with five engraved plates: the folding map of Arabia, three genealogical tables (two folding), and folding plan of Mecca all present, titles printed in red and black, the set bound in uniform contemporary speckled calfskin; spines darkened, front joint of volume one split, board still attached, head caps bumped with some loss, 8 x 4 3/4 in. (2)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-31
