Shah Nameh
Eghbal [Eqbal], Naw Keshwar. C. 1875. Binding: sumptuous brown contemporary calf boards. Upper board in rich gilt debossed design featuring square pattern bordering dense decoration of fleur-de-lis motifs inside overlapping circles arranged in fish scale-like pattern; circular pendulum-like design in the centre of upper, with a scalloped border surrounding the dense design of fleur-de-lis, rules, and floral motifs. Gilt rules on top and bottom edges of upper and lower. Lower decorated with gilt rolls. Spine rebacked expertly with decorated with double gilt rolls, gilt lettering. All edges cut. , Notes: Text in Persian.
During 18th and 19th century, many Zoroastrian members of the Parsi community immigrated to Bombay. As trade developed between Iran and India, many of these Parsi communities began publishing important Persian literary works. The illustrations and style of the manuscript produced here are very similar to the Qajar style that was common in Iran during this period. The first Bombay Shahnameh was printed in 1262 AH (1846 AD), and in the following years, more imprints were published well into the 20th century and beyond. In Iran, Shahnameh was first published in Tehran in 1265-67 (1849-51).
Ferdowsi (940 – 1019/1025) was a prominent Persian poet celebrated as one of the most influential figures in Persian literature.
, Size: Folio (420x 268 mm). , Illustration: A very good example of this epic poem, one of the world's longest created by a single poet. The 'Bombay edition', lithographed from a manuscript, illustrations in the text, 4 books of the Shahnameh with lithographed text throughout, with a profusion of illustrations in the text. Text printed in 6 columns with 37 lines to the page. 320 leaves. Seventy-seven illustrations, all but one hand-coloured. Including one full-page illustration. Title pages in elaborate colour design, with rondeaux border and royal and military motifs. , References: Iraj Afshâr, Ketâbshenâsi-ye Ferdowsi, Teheran 1347 AS (1968 AD), p. 195, no. 10., Category: Book Literature; Book Asia Middle East Iran; Book Plate Books Colour;. The text and plates are clean and crisp; the colours are vivid. Item #B6709
Price: $14,000.00