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The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed,

translated from the original Arabic...

Stock Code 110785

London, 1734

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First english edition of the qur'an. George Sale (1697–1736) was a British Orientalist and lawyer. This first edition was published in 1734 and was the first edition of the Qur'an to have been translated into English directly from Arabic, becoming a landmark text in Qur'anic studies. Due to its vast popularity, remained in print well into the first half of the 20th century with over 120 editions available.

First edition in English translation, 4to, [6], iii-ix, [3], 187, [1], 508, [16] pp., title in red and black, folding engraved map of Arabia (trimmed) and plate & plan of Mecca, 3 engraved genealogical tables (2 folding),upper margins a little mottled and some browning, bookplates and ink inscription to front free endpaper and upper pastedown; contemporary panelled calf, a little rubbed, rebacked with spine in raised bands, morocco label lettered in gilt, covers scuffed and rubbed; 255 x 205mm (10 x 8 inches).

Provenance

George Alexander Trevor (bookplate to upper pastedown and inscription from front free endpaper dated 1854); James Walker (Christ Church, bookplate to upper pastedown).

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The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed,

[QUR'AN]. SALE, George (translator).

Stock code: 110785

£6,500.00

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