Several illuminated Anatolian manuscripts remain from the late thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Many of these feature lavish ornamentation and contain rich historical details concerning the involvement of Mevlevi scribes and patrons. However, this material remains relatively neglected in broader surveys of Islamic art. This talk will partially address this gap in scholarship by discussing the arts of the book in the context of early Mevlevi activities in Anatolia. These manuscripts, all works by Jalal al-Din Rumi (d. 1273) and his son Sultan Walad (d. 1312), represent the earliest illuminated material produced by and for Mevlevi devotees. Many centuries later, they survive as a testament to the skill, creativity and devotion of the Sufi group.