Book of Kells

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Book of Kells is an illuminated (decorated) manuscript of the four Gospels and related material in Latin. Its decorations and its calligraphy (beautiful handwriting) make it one of the world's most beautiful books. Its pages measure 13 by 9 inches (33 by 23 centimeters). Some decorated initials occupy a full page.

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