RAS Persian 253 (Library, Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland)

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Contents

1 copy of Bustan by Sa'di.

Author: Sa'di.

Title: Bustan.

F1a: a) Ex Libris A Lockett (? struck through) C.J. Doyle b) Stamp, the name filled in in ink: Presented to the ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY by Colonel Doyle. Final folio, verso: a) In red, Ex LIbris C J Doyle b) Ex Libris A Lockett (?) Scribe's name is obscure. Headings omitted.

Incipit: Bi-nam-i jahandar-i janafarin.

Language(s): Persian.

References

As for Codrington/Reade No. 251.

Entered in the Donations Register for 15 March 1834. No 7 in list of Persian MSS.

Physical Description

Form: codex

Extent: Folios 104
Dimensions (leaf): 10 × 6.25 in.

Layout

11 lines on a page in double column

Hand(s)

Nasta'liq.

Binding

English half-leather binding with marbled boards.

History

Origin: After the first watch on Wednesday 20 Dhu 'l-Hijja A.H. 1217, regnal year 45 of Shah 'Alam..

Provenance and Acquisition

Presented by Lieutenant Colonel C.J. Doyle.

Availability

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