In this machine-written, machine-read era, there's something life-affirming about things that are handcrafted. Bits, after all, can't replace everything.

As you can tell, I adore the art of illuminated manuscripts and antique maps.

So I thought I'd put together a little gallery of some of my favorite finds. No, regrettably, I own none of these masterpieces in the non-virtual world. Yet.

(Click on any manuscript to view it in all its glory.)

Also, visit my links to manuscript sites all over the Web.

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