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Offering a comprehensive survey of book scripts in western and central Europe from around 1100 to 1530, this work addresses a significant gap in palaeographical studies. It introduces a new classification system based on objective criteria, aiming to clarify the complexities of late-medieval handwriting. The book draws from a vast collection of dated specimens, featuring 600 illustrations and 160 actual-size reproductions, complete with transcriptions and commentary, making it an invaluable resource for scholars in the field.
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The Palaeography of Gothic Manuscript Books, Albert Derolez
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- 2010
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- Title
- The Palaeography of Gothic Manuscript Books
- Subtitle
- From the Twelfth to the Early Sixteenth Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Albert Derolez
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 326
- ISBN13
- 9780521803151
- Description
- Offering a comprehensive survey of book scripts in western and central Europe from around 1100 to 1530, this work addresses a significant gap in palaeographical studies. It introduces a new classification system based on objective criteria, aiming to clarify the complexities of late-medieval handwriting. The book draws from a vast collection of dated specimens, featuring 600 illustrations and 160 actual-size reproductions, complete with transcriptions and commentary, making it an invaluable resource for scholars in the field.