[SOLD] George Sale (Translator) – The Koran – 1880s

An attractive English translation of the Quran, published in London, using the translation by George Sale.

Sale was a British scholar and lawyer who made the first direct translation of the text from Arabic to English, in 1734. The book includes notes by the translator and other background.

Hardback, bound in brown synthetic leather, with gilt lettering to spine and black pattern to front board. Not dated inside, but published in the 1890s by Frederick Warne as part of its Chandos Classics series.

In very good condition. A few minor bumps and smudges externally, but lettering and motifs bright and clear. Previous owner’s neat name stamp to title and contents pages. Binding tight. 472 pages.