An illuminated Dala’il al-Khayrat, signed by 'Ali al-Wasfi, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1276 AH/1859 AD

Arabic manuscript on paper, 119 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 9 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, text separation represented by pointed gold roundels, gold and polychrome illuminated opening headpieces, catchwords in red, ruled in gold, black and gold, illustrations of Mecca and Medina, brown morocco binding with gilt-stamped medallions, with flap

In good condition, the margins have been trimmed, restorations on the inner borders, minor smudges to the ink and minor losses to the illumination, otherwise the calligraphy bold and crisp, as viewed.
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