Persian manuscript on paper, 41 leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in nastaliq script in black ink, titles in gold, text arranged in two columns, with gold intercolumnar rules, text panels within gold , catchwords, the opening page with an illuminated headpiece. 18 Illustrations including depictions of Mecca and Medina, remargined with colored watermarked paper, in brown stamped binding. 18 by 11.5 cm. The list of illustrations are as follows: 1. The Kaaba and the Holy Sanctuary in Mecca. 2. The bazaar between Safa and Marwa. 3. Jabal Abu Qubais and the split moon. 4. Suq al-Layl (the Night Market), the birthplace of the Imam 'Ali and Fatima. 5. The bazaar at Muda'a. 6. Ma'ala Cemetery at Mecca, the burial place of the Prophet's mother and his first wife Khadija. 7. Shabikah graveyard near Mecca. 8/9. Jebel al-Nur/Thur and Ghar Hira, the cave where the Prophet received his first revelation. 10. Jabal 'Arafat, the mount where the Prophet delivered his farewell sermon to the Muslims who accompanied him on the Hajj. 11. The site of Muzdalifah between 'Arafat and Mina. 12. The site of the stoning of the three pillars (jamarat) near Mina. 13. Jabal (Mount) Mifrah between Mecca and Medina, depicting two wells in the foreground. 14. The cemetery of Baqi' in Medina, the burial place of the wives of the Prophet, his children, and Halima, his wet-nurse. 15. Jabal Uhud, the tomb of Hamza, the Prophet's uncle, and the tombs of the martyrs of the battle of Uhud. 16. The Holy Sanctuary at Medina. Condition Report Condition reports and high resolution pictures are available on our website at www.orientalartauctions.com If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]