Papal document, 15th century, of anti-Pope Benedict XIV
Description:
The first word, "Benedictus," is in a large display script with elaborate pen-flourishing. Two other words, "Universis" and "Licet," begin with smaller litterae notabiliores, also with pen-flourishing. The ascenders of letters on the top line are dramatically elongated, stretching upward into the top margin. The scribe uses a single standardized abbreviation mark -- a curved left-to-right hairline stroke topped by a figure-eight -- throughout.
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Western Michigan University Libraries
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Digital reproduction published by Western Michigan University and made available for private study, scholarship or research use under applicable U.S. Law. Access to digital reproductions provided by Special Collections at Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Western Michigan University.
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lat
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text