Lot 43
  • 43

A fine Dala'il al-Khayrat, signed by Hammamizadeh Ibrahim Hilmi, Turkey, dated 1178 AH/1764 AD

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • paper, ink, leather
Arabic manuscript on paper, 68 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 13 lines to the page written in neat black naskh script, diagonal writing in the margins, various illuminated heading panels and marginal devices, double-page illuminated illustrations of the Prophet's tomb and minbar, opening illuminated headpiece, contemporary leather binding with floral gilt-stamped medallions and cornerpieces, with flap

Condition

In generally good overall condition, some wear to binding, spine repaired, slightly thumbed and some smudging, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

Hammamizade Ibrahim Hilmi Effendi

Born in Edirne, Ibrahim Hilmi Effendi studied calligraphy under Yesarizade Ismail Effendi (d. 1765). He was celebrated for his mastery in naskh and thuluth scripts. He died in Edirne in 1781.