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This is a relatively early example of a revival in illumination (tazhib) designs which flourished in the 1880s. Subtle allusions to Qur'anic verses are given through the presence of a bee (Q16:68-69) and moth (Q101:4).

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Zembla charging, accompanied by a kangaroo and Yeye on a lion

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Set of Italian school composition books with colonial propaganda covers, Reprint of a b&w photo of General Rodolfo Graziani at a Somalian mosque (Mogadishu)

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Set of Italian school composition books with colonial propaganda covers, Padre Guiliani at Battle of Tembien

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Set of Italian school composition books with colonial propaganda covers, Meharisti
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Set of Italian school composition books with colonial propaganda covers, Novo Impero Italiano (map)

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