[ASTRONOMY & MATHEMATICS -- MANUSCRIPT]. A treatise on astronomy, arithmetic and the astrolabe. N.p., 1193 A.H. [1779 C.E.]. With distinct sections pertaining to astronomy and arithmetic.
Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022
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$1,200
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Lot Description
[ASTRONOMY & MATHEMATICS -- MANUSCRIPT]. A treatise on astronomy, arithmetic and the astrolabe. N.p., 1193 A.H. [1779 C.E.].
132 leaves, 8vo (158 x 101 mm). In Persian. Written in nasta’liq script black ink with rubrication. With a few marginal notes, and 6-leaf index in red, black and green ink at end. (Trimmed occasionally affecting notes in margins, some stains, a few leaves at end remargined.) Later limp red morocco decorated in blind (some wear and minor losses).
With distinct sections pertaining to astronomy and arithmetic.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Selections from Antiquariat Botanicum, Dr. Eugene Vigil
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