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Firdowsi: Shahnameh
Persian manuscript on paper, 514ff., 23ll. of black nasta'liq in four columns, red and green intercolumnar divisions, green and brown margins between black rules, red and blue outer rules, ruled outer margin, headings in red on gold panels, opening folio with gold and polychrome illuminated heading, three others similar, 38 contemporary miniatures illustrating the text, Kashmir, signed by Baba Khalil Allah and dated Rajab AH 1269/1852-3 AD, black morocco binding,m box case - 14½ x 8½in. (37 x 21.5cm.)
Persian manuscript on paper, 514ff., 23ll. of black nasta'liq in four columns, red and green intercolumnar divisions, green and brown margins between black rules, red and blue outer rules, ruled outer margin, headings in red on gold panels, opening folio with gold and polychrome illuminated heading, three others similar, 38 contemporary miniatures illustrating the text, Kashmir, signed by Baba Khalil Allah and dated Rajab AH 1269/1852-3 AD, black morocco binding,m box case - 14½ x 8½in. (37 x 21.5cm.)