ISBN: 9781330849385 - Books in Manuscript: A Short Introduction to Their Study and Use (classic Reprint) (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a concise introduction to the study of manuscripts, their history, and their significance. It covers the materials used for writing, the forms of books, the history of writing, scribes and their ways, illuminations, the errors of scribes and their correction, famous libraries, and famous manuscripts. The author aims to provide an accessible account of the subject, avoiding technical jargon and excessive detail. The book situates the study of manuscripts within the broader context of literary and historical research. It discusses the importance of manuscripts for understanding the development of writing and the transmission of knowledge. The author also explores the role of scribes in the production of manuscripts and the challenges they faced in preserving and copying texts. Overall, this book offers a valuable introduction to the study of manuscripts for scholars, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of writing and the preservation of cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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