"Ottoman kanun plays an important role in shaping perceptions of the Ottoman state, the sultan's authority, and the empire's unique combination of Islam and secularity...  Much ink has been spilled on the subject of kanun, but there is still considerable confusion in the scholarship...  The two main types of general kanunnames are: ceremonial codes governing the administrative elite, and general taxation codes with sections on crimes..." (Darling, 2022, Abstract)

Ottoman Turkish imperial manuscript on glazed paper, 101 leaves, black and red script within gold rule, extensive notations in beautiful calligraphy, three folios with illuminated header, official seals on the margins of some pages, bound with boards covered with orange marbled paper, 21 x 13 cm. 

A compilation of kanuns or kanunname from the time of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.   Some of these codes were transcribed in the Court of Izmir, during the 18th century, by Hafız Ahmed Reshid, the Imperial Secretary.  One of the imperial regulations, dated 1214 AH (1799/1800 AD), seems to be accompanied by legal opinions, or fatwa, written by the renowned 16th century jurist named Ebussuud Efendi.   A highly regarded expert clarified that the manuscript bears waqf seals of a vakif—a foundation—for Hüseyin b. el-Hac Ahmed.  Another text is apparently dated 1754.  Fascinating documents requiring further research.  

Condition:  Strong staining, two leaves reinforced with paper, a couple of leaves with small loss, some folios detaching.  

Note:  The provided photos (except the first three) are in order of appearance.

References

Darling, Linda T. "Kanun and Kanunname in Ottoman Historiography." Journal of the Ottoman and Turkish Studies Association, vol. 9 no. 1, 2022, p. 151-177.