The Persica Collection

The collection consists of literature in Persian published in Russia between 1828-1917 which the Library received as deposit copies during the Russian era. The collection is small, with only 50 volumes, mainly classical Persian literature with a focus on mysticism. There are also textbooks and scholarly works on the Koran and some issues of one periodical.

The Persica Collection, together with the collections Arabica, Caucasica and Turcica, are an important part of the Islamic literature printed in Russia.

Catalogues

• The alphabetical card catalogue is placed in the Special Reading Room.
• Halén, Harry, Handbook of Oriental Collections in Finland. London & Malmö 1977. Scandinavian Institute of Asian Studies. Monograph Series 31, s. 285-286.

Literature

• Helsingin yliopiston kirjaston tiedotuslehti 28(1986): 9, s. 174.

Information
kk-erik(at)helsinki.fi
Sirkka Havu, tel: +358 9 191 22717