I am an antiquarian bookseller working with printing and manuscripts from the Muslim world, defined as broadly and inclusively as possible, from Granada to Singapore - and beyond.
I buy and sell material of this sort. I prefer the rare and the unusual, whether that be a quirky manuscript Qur’an copied at Istanbul in the 16th century or an otherwise unknown example of 19th-century lithography. The provincial is often of as much interest to me as the princely, provided there is a compelling story. My focus is on books and manuscripts, but I work with visual material too, including prints, drawings, watercolours, and photographs, and am always happy to consider objects or collections which relate to my interests.
I issue occasional lists and catalogues, which tend towards the short. You can find past examples on my website. My professional experience ranges from individual objects to collections containing thousands of items, though my own stock is small. As a result, I do not list my books online and some amount of what I handle never appears in a list. I am always happy to discuss specific interests you might have and explore areas new to me.
I also act as a buying agent and adviser, principally for long-standing clients. I prefer to take on new work in this area by referral but am happy to answer questions about the process and services I provide.
If any of this strikes a chord and you would like to receive my lists in future, please do drop me a line by email.