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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.
Detail with initial letter and musical notation from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
Old Victorian newspaper page, 19th Century
A closeup of an illuminated medieval manuscript on a  parchment with the historical Gregorian chant
Golden Heraldry Pattern Design on Banknote
Hampshire, UK - September 17, 2021:  An historic manuscript,  hundreds of years old, handwritten in Norman French.
Religious art and architectural details in Sacro Monte di Varallo, Italy
Hand lettered vellum from a 1490 edition of the Book of Hours.
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.
Detail with initial letter and musical notation from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
Luxury marbled paper background texture, Brown and black
Drollery on the lower margin of a medieval manuscript, showing a dragon
A certificate border on a dirty and creased old paper background.
Torn page of old Japanese book, isolated on white
Antique hardcover book with Victorian floral pattern.
Old books on a white background
Element of old 50 Indian rupee reverse for dessign purpose
Old Victorian newspaper page, 1880s 19th Century, Rural notes, Legal, Theatres, Pastimes
Detail of page from a facsimile of the 1455 Gutenberg Bible, the first printed version of the Latin Vulgate.
A soiled and damaged  blank certificate with an ornamental border. All identifying details have been removed for you to add your own.
This image features two blank pages of an old, vintage book or manuscript. The pages show signs of aging, with a slight imprint of faded ink bleeding through from the opposite side. The texture is rough and worn, giving the image an authentic antique feel. The center binding is visible, highlighting the book's traditional stitching. Perfect for themes related to history, literature, antiquities, and vintage paper textures
Campaign inscriptions in Pompeii at House of Aulus Trebius Valens\n( Lucreti ) Valentis fili
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Ancient books on white background
Composition of the leaves on a sheet of old paper.
Leather Book Label , Italian, Monte Sancto, Dante, Petrercha
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.
Arabic Numerals Pattern Design of Banknote
Free Images: "bestof:French - Leaf from Alphabet Book - Walters W20020R - Open Obverse.jpg century 16 Renaissance ink paint parchment folio cm 11 7 5 ; initial cm 6 6 approx"
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