calligraphies

noun

plural of calligraphy
as in handwritings
writing done by hand she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy

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manuscripts
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  • Interest in the ancient druids emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries among European antiquarians—early modern scholars and collectors who studied ancient remains, manuscripts, and monuments.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In the meantime, French curators are working on digitizing the Ségou treasure manuscripts for study anywhere in the world.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
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