An Ottoman Qur'an, copied by Hafiz Muhammad Al-Naqi, Turkey, dated 1230 AH/1814 AD

Arabic manuscript on cream coloured paper, 303 leaves, plus 2 flyleaves, 15 lines to the page, written in neat Naskhi script, verses separated by small gold medallions embellished with blue and red dots, surah headings written in white against gold ground panels, ruled in red and gold, polychrome and gold marginal illuminations in various floral forms, opening illuminated double page frontispiece decorated with interlacing flowers in blue, red and white against a solid punched gold ground, strapwork inner borders, the text written within cloudbands, dark morocco binding punched with gold decoration, with flap

In good overall condition, occasional minor stains, otherwise pages clean and gold bright, various leaves loose from binding, binding with abrasions and rubbing, edges fraying, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."