1826 The Holy Koran Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed Richard Carlile V...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Holy Koran; Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed, Translated from the Original Arabic, and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised George Sale [trans.] 1826 For the Koran Society by R. Carlile : London 9" by 6" iv [1], 6-384pp SUMMARY A very scarce English language translation of the Quran, issued by political agitator and suffragist Richard Carlile. Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce edition of George Sale's English language translation of the religious text. Sale first published his translation in 1734.This edition of Sale's translation is one of a small number of very scarce editions published by Richard Carlile, an important agitator for the establishment of universal suffrage and freedom of the press, known for witnessing the Peterloo Massacre, and being persecuted for publishing an account of it.Lacking one blank to the front, one blank to rear, and lacking the final leaf of text (pages 315-316). Lacking also the front free endpaper and rear free endpaper. With the bookplate of Bernard E. James to the front pastedown.With a number of marginal contemporary ink annotations and notations throughout. For example, an 1826 inscription to page 79 notes that the 'examiner news by Leigh Hunt Esq friend of Byron' is a 'good paper', while extensive notations in the same hand to page 182 refers to the 1820s series 'The World in Miniature' by Frederic Shobert.With 'alcoran' in ink to the head of the title page, and pencil notations throughout, not disrupting text. CONDITION In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip and board perimeters. Front joint starting, with rubbing to rear joint. Rear hinge strained, but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Lacking front and rear free endpaper, and one blank each to the front and rear. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head, with head of title page removed. Extensive ink annotations to pages 79 and 182, with further minor ink notations, and pencil notations throughout. Pages generally bright, with spotting and small instances of foxing throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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