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Auction 132, Lot 709

"[Lot of 2 - Coptic/Arabic Lectionary Leaves]", Anon.

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Subject: Manuscripts

Period: 1620 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 13 inches
22.9 x 33 cm
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Pair of very fine manuscript leaves 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 full-page, beautifully-designed cross. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink. These are very rare, museum quality leaves.

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Condition: B+

Some soil and light offsetting, else very good.

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Sold for: $1,200

Closed on 6/2/2010

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