Poems of Sa'adi, India, Kashmir, probably 17th-18th century Manuscript on paper of eleven lines per page in Persian, in black ink, with several oblique lines in the margin. Frontispiece illuminated in polychrome with interlocking lambrequins decorated with floral scrolls. Bound in black morocco with embossed decoration of a poly-lobed medallion and two flowery appendices decorated with floral scrolls. 23,2 x 14,3 cm Accidents, stains, freckles, worn binding. Attached is a 19th century Indian manuscript on paper entitled Koshtan Belasen (Killing Belasen), of twelve lines of Persian nasta'liq, beginning with an illuminated frontispiece, alternating stories and verses and mentioning at the beginning the Emperor Jahangir Ghazi. Bound in a double painted frame. 19.4 x 11.8 cm; wear and wormholes. Kashmiri Manuscript of Saadi's poems, India, probably 17th - 18th century