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(INDIAN HOROSCOPE.) Illuminated manuscript in Sanskrit on native paper, written in Devanagari script in black and red ink, with a profusion of tables and charts, partly in color, and floral border on each page of text. 101 leaves, the first 2 and last 3 blank. 326x187 mm, modern vellum boards, covers slightly warped; marginal dampstaining at beginning and end with paper corrosion along edges and traces of mold. sold as is. India, circa 1854?
According to an accompanying leaf of notes,"Detailed horoscope readings of the son of Devidas conceived in the month of Bhadra Krishnapaksha (dark phase of moon, Aug.-Sept.) of Vikram Era 1908, Saka Era 1773. (Approx. Christian Era 1853.) Born in the month of Jyeshta (May-June) Suklapaksha (bright phase of moon) in the year Vikram Era 1909, Saka Era 1774 (approx. Christian Era 1854) in the Kingdom of Bir Bikramarka. Approx. date of expected death in Saka Era 1832 at the age of 58 years."
