The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, translated into English immediately from the original Arabic; with explanatory notes, taken from the most approved commentators. To which is prefixed a preliminary discourse. By George Sale

Published by printed by C. Ackers.for J. Wilcox, London, 1734

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First edition in English taken directly from the Arabic, and "remarkably accurate … the best in any language … a very poor English rendering by Alexander Ross appeared in 1649, but it was taken from the despicable French version" (DNB) of Andre Du Ryer. 4to, pp. [6], iii-ix, [3], 187, [1], 508, [15]; title page printed in red and black, engraved folding map of Arabia, 4 engraved plates (3 folding); full contemporary gilt-ruled sheep recently rebacked in calf, red gilt morocco spine label, marbled endpapers; very good and sound. Lowndes II, 1280. Seller Inventory # 45735

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Title: The Koran, commonly called the Alcoran of ...

Publisher: printed by C. Ackers.for J. Wilcox, London

Publication Date: 1734

Edition: 1st Edition