Manuscript Shahnameh. 1720

Manuscript Shahnameh. [The Shahnameh of Ferdowsi, Rabi' al-Thani 1132: February 1720], 268 leaves in black nastaliq manuscript in four columns within red-ruled borders, headings in red ink, 17 watercolour and gouache miniatures, heightened in gold and silver, the largest 27 x 18.5 cm, a few miniatures rubbed with some loss of paint, lacking title and some other leaves?, a few leaves and miniatures laid down, some repairs and worming, some water stains, toning and smudging to manuscript, bound in later sheep, spine faded, light edge wear, folio, 38.5 x 25.5 cm (Quantity: 1) Provenance: modern pencil note to front endpaper giving the title and date.