A rare large circular Qur'an, copied by Hasan Nahsin, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1262 AH/1845 AD

Arabic manuscript on round paper, 32 leaves, 33 lines to the page, written in small and neat naskh script in black ink, first and last pages with the names 'Allah' and 'Muhammad' in large red ink against a gold ground, each page ruled in red and gold, catchwords, red leather binding with silk covers and gilt scroll work edging, in later bespoke leather box

In good overall condition, occasional stains and minor smudges, minor paper repairs to leaf edges, some wear to binding, as viewed.
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