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English: Ms. Egerton 768 of British Library is an illuminated Gospel Book in Latin produced in Northern France during the mid-9th century. It contains the Gospels of Luke and John. The manuscript's decoration includes lavish two page incipits which are decorated with interlace patterns for each Gospel.
Date 9th century
date QS:P,+850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source Folio 63v of a Gospel Book (British Library, Ms. Egerton 768)
Author Unknown authorUnknown author
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