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 ii, 73, ii leaves + 5 leaves : 244 x 158 (170 x 90) mm, bound to 250 x 160 mm 15 long lines. Written in nastaʻlīq in black ink; pointed. Some diagrams and tables in red and black. Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Diagram Diagram Diagram Diagram Diagram

Modern cardboard quarter covers with red patterned sides and brown leather corners and spine.

The copy is undated, perhaps produced in India in the 19th century.

18--? India? Gift of George Arthur Plimpton, 1936. Formerly owned by George A. Plimpton (bookplate inside front cover). Algebra--Early works to 1800 Manuscripts, Persian--New York (State)--New York Codices (bound manuscripts) Diagrams Manuscripts (documents) Early works