Mustafa b. 'Ali known as Daradgarzadeh: Risalal Tasawir al-Alat wa'l-Irtifa, a treatise on astronomy, Turkish manuscript on paper, 12ll. of black naskh, occasional words in red, gold margins, spaces left for illustration, Turkey, signed by 'Aisha bint 'Uma and dated AH 1204/1789-90 AD, maroon morocco binding - 6½in. x 4¼in.
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Mustafa b. 'Ali known as Daradgarzadeh: Risalal Tasawir al-Alat wa'l-Irtifa, a treatise on astronomy, Turkish manuscript on paper, 12ll. of black naskh, occasional words in red, gold margins, spaces left for illustration, Turkey, signed by 'Aisha bint 'Uma and dated AH 1204/1789-90 AD, maroon morocco binding - 6½in. x 4¼in.
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One of the few books known to be written by women.