In Durham Cathedral, Cuthbert’s Tomb is opened in 1104, among the many items found in the coff
In Durham Cathedral, Cuthbert’s Tomb is opened in 1104, among the many items found in the coffin is this beautiful little pocket book of the Gospel of St John. This is the oldest European Book with it’s original cover and binding still intact. -- source link
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