codicology

noun

co·di·col·o·gy | \ ˌkō-də-ˈkä-lə-jē

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: the study of manuscripts as cultural artifacts for historical purposes

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“Codicology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codicology. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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