An Illuminated Ottoman Dala'il al-Khayrat, copied by Dia al-Din Ibn Khalil, Turkey, dated 1171 AH/ 1757 AD

Arabic manuscript on paper, 118 leaves, 11 lines to the page, written in Naskh script in black ink, verses separated by small gold roundels, catchwords, opening illuminated double-page frontispiece comprising interlacing polychrome flowers against a gold ground with text within roundels, following folio with further illuminated headpiece, double page illustration of Mecca and Medina enclosed within illuminated borders, marginal glosses throughout written diagonally, red morocco with stamped medallions filled with scrolls and chinoiserie cloudbands

in generally good overall condition, spine repaired, paper repairs to opening folios, some small stains and thumbing throughout, calligraphy bright, 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."

The colophon of this manuscript states that it was owned by the Naqshabandi judge Sheikh Ibrahim Ikhlasi.