Sa'di, Gulistan Ottoman Turkey, Constantinople, dated AH 955/AD 1548-49 Persian manuscript on paper, 123 leaves, 11 lines to the page written in nasta'liq script in black ink, significant words picked out in red, inner margins ruled in blue and gold, one illuminated headpiece in colours and gold, later red morocco with gilt-stamped central medallions and outer border, doublures of marbled paper, with flap 168 x 108 mm. Footnotes: Provenance Formerly in the collection of the late Jafar Ghazi. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com