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With the invention of moveable type and availablity of paper in Europe, books became more available. Now others beside the very rich could afford books. |
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Gutenberg Bible (facsimile) |
Illuminated Capital Letter from Gutenberg Bible facsimile |
Beautifully tooled leather case of The Table Talk of Martin Luther |
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The Table Talk of Martin Luther (1568 AD) |
Detail from Table Talk |
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Sermonnes Pomerii de Sanctis (1505 AD) This early book has been heavily damaged by bookworms. Bookworm damage |
Sermonnes Pomerii de Sanctis detail Early books often mimicked hand-lettered books. Areas were left blank on the printed page for illumination work to be added later by an artist. The illustrations were never done in this book. |
Case of Sermonnes Pomerii de Sanctis (1505 AD) This case or cover was made with tooled leather over wood boards and has metal clasps. |
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