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Nizami's Khamseh
manuscript on paper, 17ll. of black nasta'liq in four columns, gold margins and divisions between black rules, headings in red, marginal notes, red ruled outer margin, opening folio with gold and polychrome illuminated heading, four other folios similar, opening and final flyleaves with copious inscriptions and a seal impression dated AH 1288/1871-2 AD, black morocco binding with red and gold stamped medallion and pendants, Ottoman, 17th century - 9½ x 5¾in. (24.2 x 14.6cm.)
manuscript on paper, 17ll. of black nasta'liq in four columns, gold margins and divisions between black rules, headings in red, marginal notes, red ruled outer margin, opening folio with gold and polychrome illuminated heading, four other folios similar, opening and final flyleaves with copious inscriptions and a seal impression dated AH 1288/1871-2 AD, black morocco binding with red and gold stamped medallion and pendants, Ottoman, 17th century - 9½ x 5¾in. (24.2 x 14.6cm.)