of rectangular form, the dark brown leather body with edges in red, the flap and the back each with a red medallion embroidered with an Arabic inscription.

In reasonable good conditions, the leather with some scratches to the leather, affecting mainly the corners and the area above the medallion on the flap, where these losses show the straw netting below the leather, some losses to the embroidery affecting mainly the panel on the back side. As viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

inscriptions:
On the front: 'By the Grace of May He be Exalted. [Belonging] to the virtous al-Shaykh Hasan Efendi, the one served by Peşaveri-zade who is from the people of Medina, one of the Noble Sweeper Guides in the Harem of the Prophet and our agent for the Noble Office of Sweeping [of the Holy Places]. Year 1324 (1906-07 AD).'

On the back: 'By the Grace of May He be Exalted. [Belonging] to Arvasi-zad🎃e al-Sayyid ‘Abd al🦄-Hakim al-Majidi (Abdulhakim al-Mecidi) Efendi, known as the 'Notable of the Noble Elders', from among the Seyyids [descended from] the Two Hasans, resident of the town of Bashkale in the Hakkari district, year 1324 (1906-07 AD).'