four Ottoman calligraphic leaves from an album, 5 lines to the page, written in black naskh script surmounted by a further line in large thuluth script, ruled in gold; 3 loose calligraphic leaves in black nasta'liq script in black ink including 2 Persian quatrains, ruled in colours and gold; 4 further loose album pages including 2 Persian quatrains on pages with outer margins filled with large silver floral sprays, another Persian quatrain in large nasta'liq script with outer margins flecked with silver, and a final plain album page with a portrait of Zinat al-Nisa, daughter of Emperor Awrangzeb, with inscription above and Persian quatrain to reverse against a gold ground

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."