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A Qur'an, Qajar Iran, 19th century, Arabic manuscript on paper, 159ff., 3fl.,12ll of black naskh to the page within thing gold and black rules, the illuminated frontispiece with scrolling floral tendrils bearing serrated swaying leaves, surah headers in gold script, some scattered marginal annotations in black and red ink, stained, water stained, pitted and occasional smudges throughout, in gilt morocco binding, 13.5 x 8cm.
london, United Kingdom
