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A bifolio and a folio from a Qur'an, Arabia, 8th-9th century, Arabic on vellum, with 8ll. of...
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A bifolio and a folio from a Qur'an, Arabia, 8th-9th century, Arabic on vellum, with 8ll. of gold Kufic script to the page, folio 9cm x 13cm. diam.
Provenance: Spink London, published in Paper, Parchment Steel & Stone, An exhibition for sale, Monday 27 April to Friday 15th May 1998, No. 1.
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