The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, translated from the original Arabic.

Beschreibung

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). 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.

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Titel

The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, translated from the original Arabic.

Verlag

London

Erscheinungsjahr

1734

Einband

Hardcover

Auflage

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