One of the most skilled calligraphers

ancient and medieval Latin,

and 12 thousand Georgian manuscripts

At the same time, many antique

the best poets of his era and

A handwritten book is a book

elements (case, binding).

number of surviving European

Preserved about 300 thousand.

from a printed book, reproduction

Libraries of the Carolingian era). IN

commonly associated with

Since manuscripts are subject to deterioration

Century to a kind of destruction: