The earliest intact European book, completed in the seventh century, was bought by the British Library in London for fourteen million dollars. The palm-sized red leather bound book was hand-written. Click on the link and check out the gallery. There are at least two pictures showing the incredibly even lettering.
Saint Cuthbert's Gospel
Is calligraphy relevant today? I don't know. But what will libraries be paying that price for in another fourteen centuries? Will our documents engender comparative awe? It's a beautiful book. Check it out.
anny
5 comments:
Oh my gosh. I can't begin to imagine how long it took to write it. And it looks perfect.
How are you, Anny?
I am doing well. Still wearing my cast. At least another three weeks of hopping along!
Love the book! Hope you heal well and quickly!
That is just beautiful Anny! And they found it in the man's coffin. It kept so well! I can just see a monk pouring over these pages for days and weeks. I suppose as that is what they did almost full time, it would not have taken as long as it would take me! Thanks for sharing! And no, I don't think our documents will generate such awe, if they even survive!
I now begin to wonder what other treasures the dead guard!
Heal quickly Anny, I can so relate!
Wow! That is so cool. I can't fathom the patience and skill, let alone the dedication, involved in producing this work.
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