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'Kimiya-yi Sa’ādat' (The Alchemy of Happiness) by Persian scholar Imam Ghazali’s (1058-1111AD), offered by Shapero Rare Books with an asking price of £18,750.

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The text, therefore, refers to both the significance of Sufi mysticism and spirituality and the verifications of observing strict ritual practices in daily life.

This very early copy dates to 882AH (1477AD) and is predated by just two other known examples now in museum collections. Shapero Rare Books is asking £18,750 as part of its show during Asian Art in London

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