ʿAlī ibn ʿAbd al-Raḥīm - Aḥkām-i Akhtarān Astrological and Talismanic Manuscript - 1806

A fascinating and richly illustrated Persian manuscript devoted to astrology, astral prognostication, geomancy (raml), talismanic knowledge and related occult sciences.

The work is identified as “Aḥkām-i Akhtarān” and is attributed to ʿAlī ibn ʿAbd al-Raḥīm. The manuscript is dated 1221 AH, corresponding to approximately 1806–1807 CE, during the early Qajar period.

The volume contains approximately 300 handwritten pages and is preserved as a complete bound manuscript. It is particularly notable for its numerous astrological tables, numerical arrangements, diagrams and calculations. Many of these elements are carefully ruled and written in red and black ink, giving the manuscript a highly decorative and visually compelling appearance.

The text discusses subjects associated with traditional Islamic and Persian astrology, including the interpretation of celestial influences, calculation of auspicious and inauspicious times, geomantic practices, planetary correspondences and talismanic knowledge. Numerous contemporary or early marginal annotations indicate that the manuscript was actively consulted and studied.

The paper displays visible laid lines and watermarks. The manuscript measures approximately 15 × 21 cm, an unusual near-square format.

Condition:
The manuscript shows expected signs of age and scholarly use, including staining, occasional edge wear, handling marks, marginal annotations and minor imperfections. The writing, tables and diagrams remain generally clear and attractive. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description.

A highly unusual and visually impressive manuscript, suitable for collectors of Persian manuscripts, Islamic astrology, astronomy, geomancy, talismanic traditions and the history of occult sciences.