The psalms of David

NEAR EAST, AH 15 DHU'L QA'DA 886/5 JANUARY 1482 AD

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The psalms of David
Near East, AH 15 Dhu'l Qa'da 886/5 January 1482 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 48ff. with 18ll. of black naskh, occasional words and headings in red, water staining and rubbing, colophon signed Muhammad b. Ahmad b. Hasan b. Safir and dated 15 Dhu'l Qa'da 886, plus appendices, paper boards with flap
Folio 7 x 5¼in. (18 x 13.5cm.)

Lot Essay

This volume contains 152 psalms, following the Orthodox Christian tradition.
After the colophon page are extracts from the Torah, verses from the book of Abraham, and the New Testament. In addition are other writings of Shi'a interest including the will of the Prophet to Abu Dhar Ghifari.

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