Book Description (Bibliographic Data)
Main Title: Fath al-Majid Sharh Kitab al-Tawhid.
Author: Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Hassan bin Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab (died 1285 AH).
Additional Contents Mentioned on the Cover:
A new edition compared to previous editions.
In the text or margin: Comments by His Eminence Sheikh Ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) and Al-Fiqi (Sheikh Muhammad Hamed Al-Fiqi).
Review of every hadith, judged for its authenticity and weakness.
Publisher: Dar Ibn Hazm.
Design: The cover is colorful, featuring a background representing the corridors of a mosque or an Islamic landmark, with colors grading from blue at the top to yellow at the bottom.
Book Condition
Based on the preview of the cover in the detailed image image_8b5fff.jpg, the book's condition can be classified as Very Good to Fine as a used book:
Edges and Corners: Very light and superficial creases appear at the bottom left and top right corners, which is normal and a slight effect of handling or storage.
Cover Integrity: The cover is completely intact, colors are vibrant, and the text is very clear without any major tears, handwriting, or stains that mar the overall appearance.
Binding: The binding appears to be firm on the side (spine).
Assessment of Rarity and Value after knowing the Edition Date (1999 CE)
Classification: The book in this condition is considered "a relatively old and rare edition in its original state," not an ancient manuscript.
Commercial Rarity: Yes, this specific first edition from Dar Ibn Hazm, published about 27 years ago, is no longer available in commercial bookstores and modern retail outlets as a new copy (Out of Print). Publishers typically change the cover design, or retypeset and modify the layout in subsequent editions.
Value for Collectors: Many students of knowledge, researchers, and collectors prefer first editions from reputable publishers like "Dar Ibn Hazm" due to the quality of proofreading and paper during that period compared to newer commercial editions, giving this copy a competitive advantage and higher market value than currently circulating editions.