Ibrahim Hakki Erzurumi (1703-1780). Marifetname

(An Encyclopaedic Compendium). Ottoman manuscript on paper, 19th cent. 627 lvs, 25 lines per page. Beautiful manuscript w. opening floral headpiece heightened w. gold, col. maps, tables, diagrams and charts, black script w. floral chapter headings, margins ruled in gold. Contemp. leather w. gilt centerpiece and border. Folio.

A few pages loosely inserted. Back cover and flap detached, first few pages w. heavy signs of use, occas. waterst. Still a beautiful, rare exemplar of this work, a compilation and commentary on astronomy, mathematics, philosophy and Islamic mysticism (among other topics).