[Arabia]. BOULAINVILLIERS, Henri de. - Lot 182

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[Arabia]. BOULAINVILLIERS, Henri de. - Lot 182
[Arabia]. BOULAINVILLIERS, Henri de. History of the Arabs; with The Life of Muhammad. Amsterdam: Pierre Humbert, 1731. 2 volumes in 1 in-12 volume, (1) title leaf, 168 pp., and (1) title leaf for vol. 2, pp. 169–407, titles in red and black. Contemporary lightly marbled fawn calfskin, cold-stamped fillet framing the covers, decorated ribbed spine, red title label, red edges (binding worn, leather missing at the top of the spine). Only edition. A two-volume work, the first of which contains a description of Arabia, an overview of the region’s ancient history, and reflections on the Muslim religion. The second volume is devoted to the genealogy of Muhammad and an account of his life up to the Hijra. Antique bookplate in sepia ink, partially faded, with a saying in Spanish.
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