[MANUSCRIPT -- PERSIAN POETRY]. Illuminated Arabic manuscript on cream paper. 170 leaves, 10 lines in nasta'liq script in black ink, two columns, significant words picked out in red, gilt double intercolumnar rules, including seven miniatures (19th or early 20th century additions). N.p., dated 1175 [1761/62]. 8vo, lacquer binding, defective; some pages repaired with loss of text -- [With]: A Manuscript from the Imperial Library of Sultan Hamit II. 8vo, contemporary red cloth elaborately gilt, with central coat-of-arms on cover, wear to spine and edges. Sold not subject to return. (2)