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This little-known work on the nature of the senses and psychology was written by the author for presentation to Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar (1797- 1834).
QAJAR PERSIA, AH 1212-50/1797-1834 AD
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'Ali Akbar b. Muhammad Sadiq al-Mazandarani: Tala'i' al-Nafs
Qajar Persia, AH 1212-50/1797-1834 AD
Psychology, Persian manuscript on paper, 32ff. with 11ll. of flowing black nasta'liq, text outlined with red, blue and gold rules, fine gold and polychrome illuminated bifolio with dedication to Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar, final folio with further inscription to the Shah by the author, generally clean condition, in brown morocco binding with gold and red floral cartouche
Folio 8¼ x 5in. (21 x 12.2cm.)
Qajar Persia, AH 1212-50/1797-1834 AD
Psychology, Persian manuscript on paper, 32ff. with 11ll. of flowing black nasta'liq, text outlined with red, blue and gold rules, fine gold and polychrome illuminated bifolio with dedication to Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar, final folio with further inscription to the Shah by the author, generally clean condition, in brown morocco binding with gold and red floral cartouche
Folio 8¼ x 5in. (21 x 12.2cm.)