"THE ALCORAN OF MAHOMET, Translated out of the Arabique into French; by the Sieur 'Du Ryer, Lord of Malezair, and resident for the King of France, at Alexandria. And newly Englished, for the Satisfaction of all that desire to look into the Turkish vanities," (London: 1649), 420 pp., 8vo (6.25 x 4.5 in.), later half calf boards.

With typed description from Philadelphia bookseller William H. Allen. Estate Collection of the late Charles F.T. Nakarai, Durham, North Carolina

One of the earliest English translations.

Title page and (2) leaves re-margined with archival tape; expected toning with light stains; overall very good condition.

$300 - 500