Koran folios, Sub-Saharan Africa, 19th century
Several folios of various Koranic manuscripts on paper, the text of 13 to 26 lines per page in Sudani Arabic in brown ink, the vocalization and diacritical marks in red ink. In a skin cover between two leather covers. Stamp "Domus Parisien Ad S.Germani" of the Jesuit residence of Saint Germain in Paris on one folio and on a handwritten note in French indicating a provenance from the Colonie du Sénégal during the expedition against the Bosséiabés in July 1864 by M. Raffin.
Approx. 23 x 17.5 cm
As is.
A sub-Saharan notebook and handwritten flyleaves in a leather cover with flap (18.5 x 13 cm) and a small leather pouch (20 x 14 cm) are included.
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Lot no. 173

Koran folios, Sub-Saharan Africa, 19th century Several folios of various Koranic manuscripts on paper, the text of 13 to 26 lines per page in Sudani Arabic in brown ink, the vocalization and diacritical marks in red ink. In a skin cover between two leather covers. Stamp "Domus Parisien Ad S.Germani" of the Jesuit residence of Saint Germain in Paris on one folio and on a handwritten note in French indicating a provenance from the Colonie du Sénégal during the expedition against the Bosséiabés in July 1864 by M. Raffin. Approx. 23 x 17.5 cm As is. A sub-Saharan notebook and handwritten flyleaves in a leather cover with flap (18.5 x 13 cm) and a small leather pouch (20 x 14 cm) are included.

Estimate
€80 - €120
Result
€158
Buyer's premium
32%
Koran folios, Sub-Saharan Africa, 19th century Several folios of various Koranic manuscripts on paper, the text of 13 to 26 lines per page in Sudani Arabic in brown ink, the vocalization and diacritical marks in red ink. In a skin cover between two leather covers. Stamp "Domus Parisien Ad S.Germani" of the Jesuit residence of Saint Germain in Paris on one folio and on a handwritten note in French indicating a provenance from the Colonie du Sénégal during the expedition against the Bosséiabés in July 1864 by M. Raffin. Approx. 23 x 17.5 cm As is. A sub-Saharan notebook and handwritten flyleaves in a leather cover with flap (18.5 x 13 cm) and a small leather pouch (20 x 14 cm) are included.
Sale Friday 26 June・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
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