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Auction 105, Lot 585

"[Coptic-Arabic Manuscript Leaves]", Anon.

Subject: Manuscripts

Period: 1620 (circa)

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Size:
9.2 x 13 inches
23.4 x 33 cm
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Double-page leaf from a Coptic-Arabic Lectionary written in Egypt in the early part of the 17th century. The leaves are embellished with superb Coptic decoration, including a bird motif heading. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink.

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Condition: B

Small hole in blank margin and some scattered spotting.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $250

Closed on 12/3/2003

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