(EARLY MANUSCRIPT LEAVES PERSIAN) Group of over 100 leaves

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(EARLY MANUSCRIPT LEAVES--PERSIAN.) Group of over 100 leaves from 4 books, plus 10 additional leaves from an unidentified source. Various sizes, some illustrations or decorative penwork; excellent condition. Iran, 16th-18th centuries

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Sa'di. Bustan. The Flower Garden. 29 leaves, 4 columns in Nasta'liq style, presumably by Meer Ali al-Kateb, ruled border in different colors, columns separated with gilt and botanic motifs, each leaf with small gilt panel usually decorated with botanic motif. Each leaf measures 310x205 mm. 1566 19 leaves from an unidentified Persian work. Double columns with calligraphy in black and red, intricate gilt border with added botanic motif in red. Leaves measure 195x105 mm. Circa 1700 Firdausi. Sháhnáma. 10 leaves in Shekasteh Nasta'liq style, two leaves with full-page illustrations. Leaves measure 265x165 mm. Early 17th century Sa'di. Gulistan. The Rose Garden. 23 leaves, 4 columns with black Nasta'liq style calligraphy, each leaf with panels containing calligraphy in blue, ruled borders in gilt, orange and blue. Leaves measure 365x215 mm. 1563 10 conjugal leaves from an unidentified source.