Ibrahim Ibn 'Ali Ibn al-Husayn al-Taqi al-Imami, Janat al-aman al-waqiyah, signed by Fadlallah Ibn Husayn al-Na’ili, Mecca, Ottoman, dated 1087 AH/1676 AD

Arabic manuscript on paper, 238 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 20 lines to the page, written in neat naskh script in black ink, numerous marginal glosses throughout, opening illuminated headpiece in colours and gold, catchwords, key phrases underlined in red, later green leather binding with gilt-stamped medallions and tooled scroll work borders

In generally good overall condition, some staining and smudging, thumbed, occasional paper repairs, wear to binding, as viewed.
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