20-04-2026, 08:47 AM
@ LisaFaginDavis
We once had a discussion about the size of books from the Abbey of St. Gallen. (Number of leaves per calfskin)
I could imagine that this is a case of offcuts. Since the VM is relatively small, it might have been made from scraps that were already too small for other books.
Image
Here, the ink has bled through the parchment due to moisture. f116. Mirror image.
Question: Can this also be seen under UV light?
I’m thinking about how deeply the ink penetrates the parchment. I don’t think normal wear and tear would make it disappear, no matter what kind of ink it is.
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We once had a discussion about the size of books from the Abbey of St. Gallen. (Number of leaves per calfskin)
I could imagine that this is a case of offcuts. Since the VM is relatively small, it might have been made from scraps that were already too small for other books.
Image
Here, the ink has bled through the parchment due to moisture. f116. Mirror image.
Question: Can this also be seen under UV light?
I’m thinking about how deeply the ink penetrates the parchment. I don’t think normal wear and tear would make it disappear, no matter what kind of ink it is.
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)