A Persian translation of Mirza Habib Isfahani's Khat va Khattatan, on Ottoman and Persian calligraphers, painters, illuminators and bookbinders Persia, late 19th/early 20th Century Persian manuscript on lined paper, 30 leaves with several blanks, 21-24 lines to the page written in a personal hand in blue ink, two leaves at end bound upside down, marbled paper covers 345 x 220 mm. Footnotes: Provenance Private UK collection. Mirza Habib Isfahani (d. 1893) was a Persian poet, grammarian and translator, who lived in exile in the Ottoman Empire. Among his other works is a Persian translation of the adventures of Hajji Baba of Isfahan. Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian), Syrian or Afghan origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • R • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate £500-£700
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