A juz volume of Koran, Morocco, 18th/19th century 
Manuscript on paper with 16 lines of text per page in Maghribi Arabic in sepia ink, several signs in polychrome inks. Sura titles in large kufic characters in yellow ink surrounded by black, as well as text divisions inscribed in the margins, some titles illuminated in rectangular cartouches extended by a marginal medallion. The text extends from Sura Maryam XIX to Sura an-Nas CXIV and is introduced by a frontispiece in colored inks, consisting of a rectangular cartouche extended by a marginal medallion. On the flyleaf, Ex-Libris armorié Comte Joseph de Lagondie and a handwritten note in his own hand. Further on, a property seal in Arabic giving the name Salih, dated 1185 H / 1771 and accompanied by a handwritten note dated 1190 H / 1776. At the end of the text, an illuminated composition in colored inks announcing the end of the redaction in a cartouche flanked by kufic inscriptions and inscribed in a rectangular panel. Red morocco flap binding with stamped and partly gilded decoration of a mandorla and floral spandrels. 
19.5 x 15.5 cm 
Some stains, foxing, small wormholes, binding damaged.

The library of Count Joseph de Lagondie (1809-1879), composed of Elzevirian editions, was dispersed from November 24 to 28, 1879.
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Lot no. 167

A juz volume of Koran, Morocco, 18th/19th century Manuscript on paper with 16 lines of text per page in Maghribi Arabic in sepia ink, several signs in polychrome inks. Sura titles in large kufic characters in yellow ink surrounded by black, as well as text divisions inscribed in the margins, some titles illuminated in rectangular cartouches extended by a marginal medallion. The text extends from Sura Maryam XIX to Sura an-Nas CXIV and is introduced by a frontispiece in colored inks, consisting of a rectangular cartouche extended by a marginal medallion. On the flyleaf, Ex-Libris armorié Comte Joseph de Lagondie and a handwritten note in his own hand. Further on, a property seal in Arabic giving the name Salih, dated 1185 H / 1771 and accompanied by a handwritten note dated 1190 H / 1776. At the end of the text, an illuminated composition in colored inks announcing the end of the redaction in a cartouche flanked by kufic inscriptions and inscribed in a rectangular panel. Red morocco flap binding with stamped and partly gilded decoration of a mandorla and floral spandrels. 19.5 x 15.5 cm Some stains, foxing, small wormholes, binding damaged. The library of Count Joseph de Lagondie (1809-1879), composed of Elzevirian editions, was dispersed from November 24 to 28, 1879.

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€4,550
Buyer's premium
30%
A juz volume of Koran, Morocco, 18th/19th century Manuscript on paper with 16 lines of text per page in Maghribi Arabic in sepia ink, several signs in polychrome inks. Sura titles in large kufic characters in yellow ink surrounded by black, as well as text divisions inscribed in the margins, some titles illuminated in rectangular cartouches extended by a marginal medallion. The text extends from Sura Maryam XIX to Sura an-Nas CXIV and is introduced by a frontispiece in colored inks, consisting of a rectangular cartouche extended by a marginal medallion. On the flyleaf, Ex-Libris armorié Comte Joseph de Lagondie and a handwritten note in his own hand. Further on, a property seal in Arabic giving the name Salih, dated 1185 H / 1771 and accompanied by a handwritten note dated 1190 H / 1776. At the end of the text, an illuminated composition in colored inks announcing the end of the redaction in a cartouche flanked by kufic inscriptions and inscribed in a rectangular panel. Red morocco flap binding with stamped and partly gilded decoration of a mandorla and floral spandrels. 19.5 x 15.5 cm Some stains, foxing, small wormholes, binding damaged. The library of Count Joseph de Lagondie (1809-1879), composed of Elzevirian editions, was dispersed from November 24 to 28, 1879.
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