The Koran: Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed With Explanatory Notes
by Sale, George, Translator
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Vashon, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Thomas Tegg, 1844. New Edition. Hardcover. Fair/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" In brown cloth boards, 8vo 516pp + fold-out plates. "New Edition" (so stated); translated, with notes, commentary and introductory memoir, by George Sale. Notable for the 5 folding plates tipped in at rear. A fair reading/reference copy only with heavy wear, boards detached, chipping and creasing to spine and tips, toning to page edges, name in ink, light toning to plates from offsetting...... sold as-is.
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- Bookseller
- Vashon Island Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0850501
- Title
- The Koran: Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed With Explanatory Notes
- Author
- Sale, George, Translator
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New Edition
- Publisher
- Thomas Tegg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1844
- Keywords
- Religion KORAN ISLAM SALE, GEORGE MAPS
Terms of Sale
Vashon Island Books
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About the Seller
Vashon Island Books
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Vashon, Washington
About Vashon Island Books
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