Gutenberg Bible: The Copy on Paper


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			1. The copy on paper

The British Library's copy of the Gutenberg Bible printed on paper was transferred as part of the King's Library to the British Museum in 1828. It had been acquired by George III (1738-1820) at an unknown date.

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Read more about its decoration
Read more about its binding
Read more about the handwritten notes


		1. The copy on paper

		2. The copy on vellum

		3. The 42-line Bible 'Bagford Fragment'

		4. Why compare the copies?

		5. The digitisation

		6. Analysis of the Illuminations Using Raman Microscopy

		7. Copies elsewhere in the UK

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1. The copy on paper