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A treatise on rhyme/cadence (qafiyah), Persia, Qazvin, Safavid, dated 957 AH/1550-51 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink on paper with leather binding
Persian manuscript on polished paper, the text area sprinkled with gold, 22 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 10 lines to the page, written in small nasta'liq script in black ink, catchwords, margins ruled in blue and gold, opening illuminated headpiece composed of interlacing split palmettes with the bismillah in white nasta'liq, brown leather binding with stencilled floral decoration, missing flap
Condition
In generally good overall condition, binding worn, flap missing, thumbed, pages generally clean with occasional stains, as viewed.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."