Paleography

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Paleography, pay lee OG ruh fee, is the study of ancient and medieval handwriting. It deals mainly with writing on perishable materials, such as papyrus, parchment, or paper. A related field called epigraphy focuses on lettering incised in stone, metal, or clay.

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