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The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed,

Offered by: Shapero Gallery

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[QUR'AN]. SALE, George (translator).

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The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed,
translated from the original Arabic...

Stock Code 110785
London, 1734

Current price$6,469.00
First english edition of the qur'an. George Sale (1697–1736) was a British Orientalist and lawyer. This first edition was published in 1734 and was the first edition of the Qur'an to have been translated into English directly from Arabic, becoming a landmark text in Qur'anic studies. Due to its vast popularity, remained in print well into the first half of the 20th century with over 120 editions available.

First edition in English translation, 4to, [6], iii-ix, [3], 187, [1], 508, [16] pp., title in red and black, folding engraved map of Arabia (trimmed) and plate & plan of Mecca, 3 engraved genealogical tables (2 folding),upper margins a little mottled and some browning, bookplates and ink inscription to front free endpaper and upper pastedown; contemporary panelled calf, a little rubbed, rebacked with spine in raised bands, morocco label lettered in gilt, covers scuffed and rubbed.

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Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	110785
Incollect Reference #:	696096

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