Al Hariri by Al Wasiti-Fine Facsimile-Arabic Manuscript Start Price GBP 580.00 Current Price GBP 580.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Switzerland See more about 'Al Hariri by Al Wasiti-Fine Facsimile-Arabic Manuscript' Description Maqamat Al-Hariri illustrated by Al-WasitiIllustrated Arabic Manuscript from the 13th century     One of the greatest Arabic illuminated manuscripts of all time—a compendiumof tales by al-Hariri (1054-1122) illustrated by Yahya ibn Mahmud al-Wasiti.   Paris,  Bibl. Nat., ms. arabe 5847 deluxe facsimile edition with introduction by Oleg Grabar Volume I: Introduction 42 pp.; of English, French & German text + XXII pp.; of Arabic text, biblio/ Volume II: authentic facsimile reproduction of the original Arabic manuscript which is housed at the Bibliotheque Nationale (Paris), 334 pp.; (380 x 270 mm), 110 color miniatures illustrations by Yahya Al-Wasiti, exact copy of the manuscript in its original format, decorated full calf with Islamic designs, fitted in a special decorated box with silk. A MONUMENTAL WORK, and a landmark in Arabic paintings and miniatures. It combines the primary excellence of being a grand collection of literature admired during a long and important period of Arab history, and fascinating collection of miniatures. Product details: ISBN: 9953-417-30-X Condition: NEW Publisher: Touch Art Pub. Date:  2003   POSTAGE & PACKING   EURO Italy 9,50 Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Luxembourg  12,00 Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway 15,00 Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Malta, Poland 17,00 U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong 22,00 Other destinations: PLEASE ASK Serious bidders only please. Payment is expected within 10 days of auction close. Your item will be carefully and strongly packed and shipped within 2 business days after I have received your payment in my account. I will be happy to answer any questions - please email before bidding. Place a Bid!