Mizan al-abab fi lisan al-arab, manuscript on paper, 19ll. of black naskh, opening bifolio with words overlined in red and with marginal notes, remaining folios ruled for similar notes, seal impression of al-Sayyid Muhammad Tayyib with the date AH(1)255/1839-40 AD above, Ottoman maroon morocco binding and flap with gold medallion and pendants, Ottoman, 18th/19th century - 8¼ x 5in. (21.2 x 12.7cm.)