Qalus Nameh, illuminated opening page and floral margins, eleven lines black nasta'liq, black and blue rules and gold margins, some words in red, -- 7in. x 4¼in., gilt-stamped red leather covers, Persia, dated 1281 AH; and an Arabic prayer book, illuminated opening pages, nine lines of black naskh with Persian translation in red, margins as above, headings in white on gold, -- 8¼in. x 5in., cloth covers, Qajar (2)

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Qalus Nameh, illuminated opening page and floral margins, eleven lines black nasta'liq, black and blue rules and gold margins, some words in red, -- 7in. x 4¼in., gilt-stamped red leather covers, Persia, dated 1281 AH; and an Arabic prayer book, illuminated opening pages, nine lines of black naskh with Persian translation in red, margins as above, headings in white on gold, -- 8¼in. x 5in., cloth covers, Qajar (2)

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