Jun 20, 2002 - Sale 1940

Sale 1940 - Lot 352

Price Realized: $ 1,035
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 700 - $ 1,000
(EARLY MANUSCRIPT LEAVES--PERSIAN.) Group of approximately 235 manuscript leaves in Persian, many with hand-finished gilt border of flowers or rules and other fine touches, on various size sheets. should be seen.<> Persia, vd

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Shahnama of Firdausi. In Nasta'liq script. One leaf with half-page illumination. Early 17th century. 30 leaves, some defective Collection of poems by Sanai, Nesami, Sa'di and Hafer. Early 19th century. 37 leaves Fine undated manuscript from the 18th century, with fine penwork and finishes. 52 leaves Love Poems. 18th century. 38 leaves Sa'di. Gulistan. In Nastal'iq style. Circa 1563. 24 leaves Sa'di. Bustan. Nastal'iq style. Circa 1550. 57 leaves.<