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Detail of a letter on a page from a 14th Century Latin Vulgate Bible, written in England on vellum.  The capital letter is illuminated with gold and decorated with white tracery. (Fragment 13) From the Reed Rare Books Collection in Dunedin, New Zealand.
1964 Afghanistan postage stamp issued for Women's Day featuring a traditional women's  costume. DSLR with 100mm macro; no sharpening.
Detail with initial letter and musical notation from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
An antique copy of the Hebrew scriptures and New Testament Bible from the 1800's.  Detail shot of the Lord's Prayer as taught to his disciples.
A closeup of a book in the National Library of Madrid
Hartmannswillerkopf, ook wel bekend onder de naam Vieil Armand, is een berg in de Vogezen in het zuiden van de Elzas. De piek van de berg ligt op 956 meter boven de zeespiegel en naar het oosten heeft de bezoeker een vrij uitzicht over de vallei van de Rijn. Bij Hartmannswillerkopf werd tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog zwaar gevochten. De strijd tussen het Duitse en Franse leger leidde tot een loopgravenoorlog. Restanten van deze loopgraven en versterkingen zijn op deze locatie nog aanwezig.
Hampshire, UK - September 17, 2021:  An historic manuscript,  hundreds of years old, handwritten in Norman French.
peace dove, detail of a wooden medieval altar in Langenzenn, Germany, franconia
Old Victorian newspaper page, 1880s, 19th Century
Open old christian book in the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, Russia. May, 2013.
Religious art and architectural details in Sacro Monte di Varallo, Italy
Crown and lily fleur-de-lis on a facade  French monarchy
Vertical closeup photo of a young woman, in profile view,  looking over the reflections on theMirror Lake next to the French Renaissance castle at Azay-le-Rideau.\nLoire Valley, Maine et Loire Department, France. 31st March, 2019.
Detail with initial letter and musical notation from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
Paris, France - 1983: A vintage 1980's Fujifilm negative film scan of the skyline rooftops over the streets and buildings in central downtown Paris, France with cars and pedestrians traveling.
Detail shot of an old and historic Islamic scientist is working in his studio writing, reading and exploring.
Leather Book Label , Italian, Monte Sancto, Dante, Petrercha
Old manuscript in Burgos cathedral
A certificate of merit from a British temperance society, dated 18th December 1912. (All identifying details removed.)
Girona, Spain - 18 July, 2024: Illustrated manuscript of the Beatus of Girona
(Hospice) Dieu de Beaune Hotel, France
Medium Shot of the Drawing of the Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci Resting on an Easel in Renaissance Art Studio. Famous Piece Representing Science, Art, Health and Fitness. Scientist Studying it
Latin inscription carved on a stone wall, classic style
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A closeup of an illuminated medieval manuscript on a  parchment with the historical Gregorian chant
High angle extreme closeup photo of 300 year old handmade paper with cursive handwriting in French in faded brown ink noting details of farm transactions in 1705, from Burgundy, France.
Illustration in 15th Century French Book of Hours, showing Joseph and Mary fleeing to Egypt. Photographed at the Dunedin Public Library, New Zealand and used with permission from curators of  the Reed Collection.
Details of bright and colorful old stained glass window in historic mayor's office in French town hall of Ambronay, also called Blains castle. Beautiful coats of arms dating back to the 16th century, illuminated by the exterior light of the sun. Photo taken in Ambronay, in Ain department, in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region in France.
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