Gulistan of Sa'di, Persian manuscript on paper, 14ll. of black nasta'liq, occasional words in red, red dots between phrases, gold margin with blue outer rule, marginal notes, opening folio with illuminated heading, flyleaves with various owners inscriptions and seal impressions, (some water-staining and small damages to folio edges), Persia, signed by Madhi Tabrizi and dated Sha'ban AH 991/1583-4 AD, brown morocco binding with gold stamped medallion and pendants - 9 x 5½in. (23 x 14cm.); Jami: Subhat al-Abrar, Persian manuscript on paper, 14ll. of black nasta'liq in two columns, gold margins and divisions with coloured rules, headings in red, (incomplete at end), black morocco binding, Safavid Persia, 16th century - 8¼ x 5in. (21 x 12.7cm.)