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Shahnameh of Firdousi,
Persian manuscript on paper, 20ll. of black nasta'liq in two columns, further text written diagonally in margins, green, orange and gold margins between black rules, blue outer rule, gold divisions, triangular panels illuminated with roundels or gold sprays, headings in red, gold and polychrome illuminated opening bifolio, an illuminated heading panels (later) and gold clouds between lines of text, marginal notes, Iran, final folio dated AH 1000/1591 AD, black and gold stamped morocco binding, (worming, damage and repairs to binding, some smudging and spotting, small repairs, corosion and repairs to margins) - 25.5 x 14.5cm.
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Persian manuscript on paper, 20ll. of black nasta'liq in two columns, further text written diagonally in margins, green, orange and gold margins between black rules, blue outer rule, gold divisions, triangular panels illuminated with roundels or gold sprays, headings in red, gold and polychrome illuminated opening bifolio, an illuminated heading panels (later) and gold clouds between lines of text, marginal notes, Iran, final folio dated AH 1000/1591 AD, black and gold stamped morocco binding, (worming, damage and repairs to binding, some smudging and spotting, small repairs, corosion and repairs to margins) - 25.5 x 14.5cm.
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