Tabriz: c. A.H. 1260 (A.D. 1844). Binding: Contemporary full black morocco., Notes: This is a very scarce dictionary from the mid 19th century. It is based on the Burhan-i-Qatiʻ, a famous Persian dictionary with an introduction to Persian grammar that was compiled in A.H. 1062 (A.D. 1652) by Muhammad Husayn ibn Khalaf. This version was compiled for Muhammad Shah at the instance of his brother, Bahman Mirza. There are several stamps throughout the book as well as some notes in the margins in period ink. , Size: 4to (274x177mm). , Illustration: Text is printed in Persian on 228 leaves, with decorative illustrated heading for the first section of the book., References: Catalogue of the Persian Books in the British Museum, Khalaf listing. , Category: Book Asia Middle East Iran; Book Literature. A fine example of this important early printing in Tabriz. Text is clean and crisp. Item #B5486

Binding: Contemporary full black morocco., Notes: This is a very scarce dictionary from the mid 19th century. It is based on the Burhan-i-Qatiʻ, a famous Persian dictionary with an introduction to Persian grammar that was compiled in A.H. 1062 (A.D. 1652) by Muhammad Husayn ibn Khalaf. This version was compiled for Muhammad Shah at the instance of his brother, Bahman Mirza. There are several stamps throughout the book as well as some notes in the margins in period ink. , Size: 4to (274x177mm). , Illustration: Text is printed in Persian on 228 leaves, with decorative illustrated heading for the first section of the book., References: Catalogue of the Persian Books in the British Museum, Khalaf listing. , Category: Book Asia Middle East Iran; Book Literature.

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