Arabic manuscript on paper, 110 leaves, plus 2 flyleaves, 11 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, text separation represented by pointed gold roundels, illuminated floral headpiece, decorated at the end with gold flowers, ruled in red, black and gold, f.16b and f.17a with illustrations of Mecca and Medina, morocco binding, with flap

In generally good condition, the margins are clean, the illumination in good condition, minor flaking to the illustration of Mecca and Medina, one of the quires loose but still attached, as viewed.
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