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* A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * The acclaimed author of Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts introduces us to the extraordinary keepers and com
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An extraordinary and beautifully illustrated exploration of the medieval world through twelve manuscripts, from one of the world's leading experts. Winner of Th
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Scribes and Illuminators
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Looks at the work of medieval paper, parchment, and ink makers, scribes, illuminators, binders, and booksellers