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1 copy of al-Qurʼān

Magnificent Quran with interline Persian translation throughout and Persian marginal notes. Two double pages of of illumination, then glit against blue and green background.

Colophon: Before colophon prayer mentions Sayid Ali Khan of Shiraz, Son of late Hajji Sayid Hussain

Language(s): With interlinear Persian translation

Physical Description

Form: codex

Extent: 324ff.

Dimensions (leaf): 18.5 × 10.5 in.

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Collation

Layout

Hand(s)

Naskhi

Additions:

marginalia Marginal notes in persian
orthography
paper

Binding

History

Origin: 19th century CE

Provenance and Acquisition

Khalil Mardam Bey

Record Sources

Record based on Handlist held in University of St Andrews Library, Special Collections, with additional enhancements by the Fihrist team

Availability

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