Unknown - Manāsik-nāma (Hajj pilgrimage guides) - 1700

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Holds a master’s degree in bibliography, with seven years of experience specialising in incunabula and Arabic manuscripts.

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Manāsik-nāma (Hajj pilgrimage guides), 1st edition handwritten Persian Islamic manuscript, author unknown, 114 pages, Arabic and Farsi, original language, published around 1700, in fair condition.

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An exceptional handwritten Persian Islamic manuscript featuring elegant calligraphy, illuminated headings, and a rare full-color double-page miniature depicting the Holy Sanctuary of Mecca with the Kaaba rendered in gold and vibrant pigments. The manuscript is written in black ink on handmade paper with extensive decorative borders, floral motifs, and marginal annotations throughout. It’s a 120 pages book

An exceptional handwritten Persian Islamic manuscript featuring elegant calligraphy, illuminated headings, and a rare full-color double-page miniature depicting the Holy Sanctuary of Mecca with the Kaaba rendered in gold and vibrant pigments. The manuscript is written in black ink on handmade paper with extensive decorative borders, floral motifs, and marginal annotations throughout. It’s a 120 pages book

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Islamic heritage
Book title
Manāsik-nāma (Hajj pilgrimage guides)
Author/ Illustrator
Unknown
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1700
Edition
1st Edition
Language
Arabic, Farsi
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Unknown
Number of pages
114
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