The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, translated from the original Arabic...
by [QUR'AN]. SALE, George (translator)
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About This Item
Bath, S. Hazard for J. Johnson, Vernor [&c] 1795. . New Edition (fourth thus), 2 volumes, 8vo, vol. 1: xii, [2], 248pp., 266pp., [14 (table of contents)] ; vol. 2: [8], 519pp, [13]; large folding map and 3 engraved plates (2 of these folding), ink inscriptions to front free endpapers else clean and bright internally, small tear with loss to outer margin of p.99 (H2) in vol. 1 (not affecting text); fine contemporary tree calf, red morocco labels to spines, lettered in gilt, head of volume 1 lightly rubbed, a very handsome set.
George Sale (16971736) was a British Orientalist and lawyer. This translation was first published in 1734 and due to it's popularity, remained in print well into the first half of the 20th century with over 120 editions available.
George Sale (16971736) was a British Orientalist and lawyer. This translation was first published in 1734 and due to it's popularity, remained in print well into the first half of the 20th century with over 120 editions available.
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- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
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- Title
- The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, translated from the original Arabic...
- Author
- [QUR'AN]. SALE, George (translator)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Bath, S. Hazard for J. Johnson, Vernor [&c] 1795.
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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