Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row

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A rare Gondarine Gospel, looted by British forces from Emperor Tewodros II nearly 160 years ago, has resurfaced for sale at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair for $250,000. Ethiopian authorities have requested its return on moral grounds, but the dealer, Inlibris, claims there are no legal grounds for restitution and the current owner is not obliged to surrender it.

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The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.

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