Commonplace book in Arabic and Persian
Miscellany written in both Arabic and Persian in black and red ink, early 19th cent. (?). 88 lvs, var. lines per page. Incl. passages on a.o.: (1) Arabic syntax and grammar. (2) Poetry. (3) Passages relating to charms, amulets, talismans and spells (i.e. for how to make someone fall in love). (4) Stories, some of which are religious in nature. Bound together in hroan binding w. a loose cl. cover. 24.5 x 18.5 cm.
Browning and foxing, other signs of age and use.