A SUITE OF TWO (2) PAGES OF ALBUM DEPICTING BIRDS MIDDLE EAST, 19TH CENTURY Pigments and gilt on paper. They depict various birds and have cartouches inscribed in farsi with calligraphies. Both are identically framed with a glass. Dimensions (each page): 29 x 16,2 cm Note: The text is probably an excerpt from a book titled Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat, (Arabic: عجائب المخلوقات وغرائب الموجودات, meaning The Wonders of Creatures and the Marvels of Creation). This is an important work of cosmography by Zakariya al-Qazwini, who was born in Qazwin (Iran) in the year 600 AH/1203 AD. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.