The History of Marginalia: medieval manuscripts @statelibraryvictoria
The History of Marginalia: medieval manuscripts  @statelibraryvictoria
Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In the first episode of our three-part series on the art of marginalia, Des Cowley (Principal Librarian of History of the Book and Arts) and Anna Welch (Senior Librarian of History of the Book and Arts) introduce us to the historic practice and explore a medieval example found in the Library’s collection.

Read more: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/stories/marginalia-medieval

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