Sub-Saharan Qur'an, early 20th century. Approximately 380 sheets of laid paper, handwritten in Arabic in sepia ink and enhanced with vocalisation in yellow and red ink. Sheet size 22 x 16 cm In a red leather wallet housed in an interfaced leather flap bag with braided handle Provenance: collected in Chad before 1975 A few later leaves, insect holes, damp stains.