The forty hadith of the Prophet with their versifications by ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami, signed by Shah Muhammad ibn Sultan Muhammad, Persia, Safavid, circa 16th century

Persian manuscript on paper, 6 leaves, 7 to 9 lines to the page, written horizontally and diagonally in fine black nasta'liq script, remargined, opening illuminated headpiece, red Ottoman morocco binding with gilt stamped floral medallions, with flap 

In reasonably good overall condition, binding worn and pages remargined in the Ottoman period to fit binding, occasional stains and creases, as viewed.
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