Prayer comprising 5 leaves follows end of Koranic text. Colophon in Persian. Letter from Edward Lugard to "Sir William" tipped into volume at recto of second flyleaf relating circumstances under which ms. came into his possession. Also includes a press release from P.U.B. about the gift. Once the property of the Moolvie (sic) of Lucknow. Captured together with his rosary (maṣbaḥa). Ms. in thuluth script on glazed paper. 31.2 x 20 cm. Fully vocalized. Catchwords. Chapter headings, textual division markers in red ink. Verses terminate in gilt discs. Text is within ruled frame of blue, gold, green and red ink. Lines of text bordered by double lines at top and bottom. Chapter headings framed in gold leaf. Text of first two pages bordered by elaborate frame of multicolored... Binding of red leather. Center of covers and fore edge of envelope dominated by gilt rectangle with blind stamped floral design highlighted with red and blue ink. Surrounded by three filleted borders alternating with blind stamped gilt floral insets. Doublures of red leather bearing fillets and central mandorla and opposing tulip designs; interior angles of frame also have gilt tulip embossing. 530198. Gift of Mrs. Adrian Hoffman Joline.
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