| Despite these magnificently illuminated codices, by the end of the Middle Ages, illustrated bibles had become a rarity. |
| The creation of the digital images is surprisingly swift. 1,300 pages of the bibles were photographed in just 4 days. |
| Often, the introductory pages of local bibles or books of hours would be elegantly decorated with wonderful letter forms. |
| It reminded me of how the ancient scribes lovingly embellished letters in bibles and illuminated manuscripts with human and animal forms. |
| I also carry literature, rosaries, prayer books, bibles and other religious material. |
| A number of bibles and books, including old church records will be put into storage after the sale goes through. |
