Lot 04
GERMAN QURAN

1664
Leather bound book
22 x 17 x 8 cm (h x w x d)

Starting price
12 000 CZK
   |   480 €
Price realized
14 000 CZK
   |   560 €
price without premium

The German translation of Salomon Schweigger's Qur'an was first made in the early 17th century. Based on the Italian version, which the author became acquainted with on his journey to the Orient. Al-Koranum Mahumedanum: Das ist, Der Türcken Religion, Gesetz und Gottslästerliche Lehr ..., J. A. a W. Endter, 1664. Engraved decorative frontispis. Title sheet in two colors with a printing mark. With the introduction of the publisher. Period leather binding with clasps and old library records on the spine.

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