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Lot 51
Two Manuscript Books Penned in Arabic Calligraphy
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Likely northern India, 19th century, both octavo. The first being bound with calf spine having a title plate; the second without boards. Possibly Islamic texts.

Tallest with 9.25 in. spine.

The books were stored in a modern chipboard box marked "Pawlwal," which is the the name of a district in northwestern India.

Both in fair condition marked by edge losses and damp stains.