Abu Dhabi - UAE
In its thirty-fifth session, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will witness the display of a rare copy of Price’s miniature Qur’an, which was printed in Scotland around 1896, and is considered one of the most famous miniature Qur’ans produced in the late nineteenth century.

The first miniature copy of the Qur’an printed in Europe

Peter Harrington House, which specializes in rare books, presents this unique copy, whose dimensions do not exceed 26 x 19 millimeters, and it is considered the first miniature copy of the Holy Qur’an to be printed in Europe.

Precision technology...and a magnifying glass for reading

Sarah Trevison, a specialist in Middle Eastern affairs at Peter Harrington, said that the display of the Qur’an at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair reflects its historical value and its place in the process of printing miniature Qur’ans. She explained that the Qur’an was printed using photolithography technology, based on a manuscript text that was photographed and reduced to this precise size, noting that the Qur’an is preserved inside an original metal case equipped with a magnifying glass to help read the text.

From Mecca to the world...wide fame
She added that Price's Qur'an gained wide fame after its copies spread in several regions of the world and reached Mecca, where pilgrims used to purchase them. The Qur’an retains its original binding, made of red leather and decorated with gold, along with its original metal case.

The price of the copy... 13.6 thousand dirhams

Peter Harrington House is offering the copy for sale during the exhibition at a value of 2,750 pounds sterling (about 13.6 thousand dirhams).

Collectible value for the Arab tourist and investor

This Qur’an represents an exceptional opportunity for collectors of rare Arab manuscripts, as it combines historical, aesthetic and technical value. The offer also opens horizons for Arab investors in the rare books and manuscripts sector, especially in light of the growing regional interest in Islamic heritage and historical documents, which makes attending the Abu Dhabi Book Fair a strategic step for those seeking to acquire unique pieces or build heritage collections of global value.