Shahnameh: Book of Kings
Eghbal [Eqbal], Naw Keshwar. C.1875. Binding: Half black calf over purple cloth boards, rebacked preserving original spine. , Notes: Text in Persian.
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.
Ferdowsi or Firdusi (940 – 1019/1025) was a prominent Persian poet, celebrated as one of the most influential figures in Persian literature. , Size: Folio (410 x 260 mm), Illustration: Printed text in Nasta’liq style, often in 6 columns, 37 lines to the page. Illustrated throughout, with elaborately decorated title pages., Category: Book Literature; Book Asia Middle East Iran;. Interior toned, else generally. clean. Occasional marginal repairs or losses, one sheet trimmed at lower margin, text appears to be unaffected. Item #B7245
Price: $5,750.00