The Great Royal Press, Bulaq, Cairo, 1886-1889
Rare complete set of 20 volumes, bound in four books. Size 27.5 x 20.5 cm. The text is entirely in Arabic. Bound in blue half leather with raised bands; the leather is faded due to sun exposure. The paper has yellowed and browned over time, showing fragility. Some pages have small tears, and a few larger tears have been repaired with pasted paper. Each volume contains a stamp from the previous owner. Weight is 5.3 kg. See pictures.