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Iskandarnameh
Persian manuscript on paper, 21ll. of black nasta'liq in three columns, the outer column written diagonally, gold divisions and margin between black rules, red and blue outer rules, headings in red flanked by flowering vine, illuminated triangles in outer corners of text, opening folio and one other with illuminated heading, Safavid Persia, dated AH 1004/1595-6 AD, flyleaves with several seal impressions and inscriptions, red morocco binding with black medallions pendants and spandrels in green borders - 8¼ x 4½in. (21 x 10.8cm.)
Persian manuscript on paper, 21ll. of black nasta'liq in three columns, the outer column written diagonally, gold divisions and margin between black rules, red and blue outer rules, headings in red flanked by flowering vine, illuminated triangles in outer corners of text, opening folio and one other with illuminated heading, Safavid Persia, dated AH 1004/1595-6 AD, flyleaves with several seal impressions and inscriptions, red morocco binding with black medallions pendants and spandrels in green borders - 8¼ x 4½in. (21 x 10.8cm.)