Koran--Qu'ran--Sale, George
£650
Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 3 September 2008 at 12:00 BST
Description
The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, translated into English immediately from the original Arabic.. by George Sale. London: J. Wilcox, 1734. 4to, folding engraved map, 3 folding engraved tables, 1 folding engraved plate of the Ka'aba, title printed in red and black, modern calf, spine gilt with raised bands, red morocco lettering piece
Footnote
Note: A very good copy of the first edition of Sale's translation which was not supplanted for 150 years.