Minuscule Collection

Epistles of St Augustine
Fragment from the Epistles of St Augustine, parchment. This is a long strip that has been cut from a folio-sized leaf, there is approximately half a column of text plus the edge of another column

Epistles of St Jerome (Fragment)
Bifolium from a religious commentary, possibly an edition of the Epistles of St Jerome, or similar, parchment. Main body text in brown in a single column in a Caroline minuscule

Sacramentary (Fragment)
Leaf from a liturgical text, possibly a sacramentary, parchment. The text contains various prayers and instructions. Text in black in a single column in a Caroline minuscule hand with red capitals

Liturgical Text (Fragment)
Leaf from a liturgical text, either a missal or a breviary, parchment. Text in a single column in dark brown ink in a Caroline minuscule with red capitals and rubrics. Date: circa 11th Century

Ritual (Fragment)
Fragment of a bifolium, probably from a ritual book or Rituale Romanum, parchment. Main body text in black ink in a Caroline minuscule with red capitals and rubrics

Categoriae Decem (Fragment)
Single quarto sized leaf, parchment, with text from the Categoriae Decem, a summary of the categories of Aristotle, originally attributed to St Augustine. Text in a minuscule script in dark brown

Missale Parvum. Manuscript on parchment, c. 1075 - 1100, work attributed to the Scriptorium of the Cathedral of Girona

Picture No. 11071306
Bobtail Squid / Little Cuttlefish the smallest species of cephalopods reach a maximum of 5cm in length juveniles like this one are about the size of a little fingernail - Bouley Bay, Jersey, UK. Date:

Spain. Visigothic. Miscelanea Patristica. Parchment. 938. Visigothic minuscule. Archive of La Seu d Urgell

Codex Adrianus. Volume on parchement. 9th century. Caroline minuscule script. Archive La Seu D Urgell. Catalonia. Spain

Parchment of Cathedral of St. Peter of Vic. 11th century. Ca
Parchment of Cathedral of St. Peter of Vic.11th century. Caroligian minuscule. Ermenir Quintilia canon

Brief Treaty of Confession. Incunabula
Brief Treaty of Confession. 15th century. Incunabula in Catalan. Valencia, 1493. Gothic script

Regiment of the public thing (Regiment de la cosa publica) b
Francesc Eiximenis (1327-1409). Spanish writer. Regiment of the public thing (Regiment de la cosa publica). Prologue. Incunabula

Young woman in red and gold cloche hat
A young woman with large eyes and bright red lips wears a coat with a fur collar and a red and gold cloche hat with a miniscule brim. Date: 1920s

Picture No. 11071308
Bobtail Squid / Little Cuttlefish the smallest species of cephalopods reach a maximum of 5cm in length juveniles like this one are about the size of a little fingernail - Bouley Bay, Jersey, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11071307
Bobtail Squid / Little Cuttlefish the smallest species of cephalopods reach a maximum of 5cm in length juveniles like this one are about the size of a little fingernail - Bouley Bay, Jersey, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11071305
Bobtail Squid / Little Cuttlefish the smallest species of cephalopods reach a maximum of 5cm in length juveniles like this one are about the size of a little fingernail - Bouley Bay, Jersey, UK. Date:

Brassica oleracea, Cauliflower, single head embedded in huge green leaves growing in outdoor vegetable patch, view from above

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In the vast expanse of historical artifacts and ancient manuscripts, there lie minuscule fragments that hold immense significance. These remnants from the past offer glimpses into the minds and hearts of those who came before us, shedding light on their beliefs, practices, and wisdom. Among these precious fragments are the Epistles of St Augustine and St Jerome, two influential figures in early Christianity whose letters provide invaluable insights into their theological thoughts. The Sacramentary fragment unveils a piece of liturgical history, offering a glimpse into ancient rituals and practices. The Liturgical Text fragment takes us back to a time when prayers were meticulously crafted for worship ceremonies. As we examine the Ritual fragment, we can almost hear echoes of long-forgotten chants and see sacred gestures performed with reverence. Within the Categoriae Decem fragment lies an intellectual treasure - a glimpse into philosophical discourse that shaped medieval thought. And then there are biblical fragments - pieces torn from holy texts like the Bible itself or Psalters that once guided believers in prayerful contemplation. These fragments remind us that even small remnants can carry great weight. A mere snippet from a Biblical Commentary or Breviary holds within it profound interpretations and spiritual guidance cherished by generations past. As we delve into these minuscule hints left behind by our ancestors, we embark on an archaeological journey through time. We become detectives piecing together clues to unlock mysteries hidden within these fragile relics. Each tiny scrap represents more than just its physical form; it is a gateway to understanding our collective human story. It reminds us of our shared heritage as well as our capacity for knowledge-seeking and spiritual exploration across centuries. So let us cherish these minuscule hints - they are windows to worlds long gone but not forgotten. They invite us to marvel at humanity's ceaseless quest for meaning while humbly acknowledging how much remains unknown in this vast tapestry called history.