[The ʻUmar Falke collection]. [1800-1900]

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[The ʻUmar Falke collection]. [1800-1900]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191060896

Library of Kano trader, local scholar and author ʻUmar Falke [b.] Abi Bakr (1893-1962). The collection contains books and manuscripts on all aspects of Islamic learning, protective medicine, and the secret arts (asrar). 40% Nigerian authors, 60% authors from other areas of the Muslim world, mainly North Africa and Egypt. 90% are original manuscripts, 10% are market or printed editions.

54 ft. (3,323 items) : ill.

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Northwestern University

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Northwestern University

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