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(AFRICA--ETHIOPIA.) Collection of Bible Stories in Ge'ez. 327 parchment leaves; three full-page hand-painted illustrations at the front and two full-page hand-painted illustration at the rear; capitals and chapter headings in red; numerous decorative head-pieces throughout. 8vo, (17.5 x 12 cm) original polished wood boards; signatures sewn. Ethiopia, 19th century
A fine example of classic Ethiopian Ge'ez Biblical text, with five superb hand-painted illustrations of saints etc. These illustrations may have been added to this volume at a later date, as is common with many of the Ge'ez books that have appeared on the market in recent years.
