Koran in two parts Sub-Saharan Africa, late 19th-first half of 20th century Arabic manuscript on paper in two volumes. Volume 1: Suras 1-18 and volume 2: Suras 19-114. Numerous pages, all unbound, with blue edges. 10 lines of text per page in "sudani" script in brown ink. First page of first volume and last page of last volume with brown, blue and beige illumination. Flap and cover bindings, in brown leather with embossed friezes of geometric motifs, with drawstring closure. Dim. 15 x 11 cm LS uncollated, wear, one page of first volume misplaced

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