Qur'an, West Africa, probably Niger, late 19th century Manuscript on paper in Arabic, calligraphed in Sudani script with a text of 15 lines per page in sepia ink, the vocalization in red ink, as are the sura titles, the verses separated by three yellow discs or colored medallions framed in brown. Several geometrically decorated panels illuminated in red, yellow and brown inks, including two beautiful ones introducing the manuscript, others introducing suras, and marginal illuminations marking the divisions of the Koranic text. Bills of sale at the bottom of unbound pages. Numerous pages with watermarked paper. Volume of folios framed by two leather boards and housed in a brown leather case with triangular flap embossed with geometric decoration and fastened with a leather tie. Size of folios: approx. 22.5 x 16.5 cm; size of case: 22.5 x 17.6 cm Wear, stains, foxing, small tears, wear to case with severed tie.