Antique 1947 Holy Quran, Arabic Book, Restored Original Red Hardcover For Sale

This rare 1947 edition of the Holy Quran is a meaningful treasure for any collector of antique religious publications. Preserved in its original red, hardcover cloth binding from the period, this volume carries the authentic character of mid-20th-century craftsmanship. While the original binding showed signs of wear, it has been expertly restored and reattached, ensuring this piece is preserved for years to come.
Key Features:

• Year / Era: 1947 AD (1367 AH) - Original Antique Print from Istanbul.
• Size / Format: Large-Pocket Format (205 x 145 x 35 mm).
• Calligraphy Style: Meticulously based on the legendary and globally celebrated Uthmani/Ottoman script of Master Calligrapher Hafiz Osman Efendi.
• Publisher / Press: Printed at the historic Matbaa-i Maarif in Istanbul, marking a milestone in mid-20th-century Islamic printing history.
• Binding: 100% original red cloth hardcover, professionally restored and reattached for long-term stability, featuring traditional blind-embossed central borders.
• Artistic Detailing: The opening pages feature an incredibly rich, traditional illumination (Serlevha) executed in beautiful leaf green, turquoise, deep crimson, and gold-gilt margins, surrounded by elegant tigh-ray borders.
• Official Certification: Features the original early-era ink stamp and formal authorization seal of the Republic of Turkiye Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı) Quran Review Committee (Approval No: 129).
• Language: Original Arabic text with natural, time-tested paper patina.

Condition & Physical Overview:▪ Condition: Good antique condition for its nearly 80-year history. The restored original binding is structurally tight, solid, and stable. The inner pages are 100% complete and fully intact, showing beautiful natural, age-appropriate cream yellowing. The exterior cover decorations exhibit natural, age-related temporal wear and minor fading on the corners (fully documented across the detailed cover photos), offering a highly desirable vintage character and authentic provenance without any missing text.