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This is a description of a manuscript, likely a collection of poems or writings, bound in oil-covered leather. It contains 26 folios and is considered valuable. The script is Nastaliq, and it features the signatures of several renowned calligraphers: Muhammad Husayn Zarrin Qalam of Kashmir, Rashidā, Mir Ali Harawi, Mir Imad, and Abul Ma'ali. One notable piece is a fragment written by Muhammad Salih al-Isfahani, who asks for forgiveness for his sins.

Muhammad Salih was the brother of Nur al-Din Muhammad and the son of Tarabai Kushnu of Isfahan. He was a student of Mir Imad and others, and he wrote in the Nastaliq style with great skill. His death is recorded as occurring in the year 1111 AH, and he was imprisoned for 11 years.

Among his contemporaries was Muhammad Salih, son of Mirza Ali, a scribe from Isfahan. He was also a direct student of Mir Imad, and his works are known for their excellent calligraphy. He too was a master of the Nastaliq script.

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