London, British Library, Add. 89000, 7th century. The St Cuthbert Gospel (formerly known as the Stonyhurst Gospel) is the oldest intact European book—i.e. still in its original binding.
The St Cuthbert Gospel (formerly known as the Stonyhurst Gospel)
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