Bidspirit auction | The Abbasid Tradition – Qur’ans

The Abbasid Tradition – Qur’ans of the 8th to 10th Centuries, 1992, Volume I from The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art – First Edition, with Slipcase - A magnificent and scholarly volume from one of the world’s most prestigious private collections of Islamic art — this is Volume I from “The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art”: The Abbasid Tradition: Qur’ans of the 8th to the 10th Centuries, authored by François Déroche, published in 1992 by The Nour Foundation, in association with Azimuth Editions and Oxford University Press. This large-format hardcover first edition (191 pages) is richly illustrated with 98 high-quality color plates, several figures, and 5 analytical tables. It offers a detailed and visually stunning catalogue of early Abbasid Qur’ans, tracing the development of script, ornamentation, and binding practices from the late Umayyad period through the classical Abbasid style. The book includes:  • A double-page color illustrated title page  • Detailed catalogue entries with technical and palaeographic analysis  • Full-page facsimiles of early Qur’anic fragments and complete folios  • An in-depth scholarly introduction by the author Condition: Very good. The binding is slightly loose but intact. Dust jacket present, with minimal wear. The original gilt-lettered navy slipcase is included and in excellent condition. This is a highly sought-after volume among collectors, scholars, and lovers of Islamic calligraphy and manuscript traditions. A true reference piece in the field of Qur’anic art and early Islamic codicology. 📚 Published: 1992 📏 Size: Large 4to (approx. 36 x 26 cm) 📦 Weight: Approx. 3.5 kg 🏷️ First edition