Special Inked or coloured lines, however, are not generally

Subjects written upon (see footnote, p. 269), but between (see

Plates XIII, XVII, XX, &c.).

Correcting Mistakes.—A neatly made rather small
letter above and a caret (д) below (as in ordinary
writing) may be used for an omission (fig. 192). A
superfluous letter may be neatly struck out. Erasures

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are usually unsatisfactory, and a simple, unostenta¬
tious correction, besides disarming criticism, is in
accordance with the proper freedom of the craft
(p. 140). In an important Manuscript the page is
better re-written.

Annotations, &c., preferably in smaller coloured
writing, are very decorative in the broader margins
(pp. no, 279).

Special Books.—A MS. book is necessarily unique,
and some special or personal interest—of either the
craftsman (see p. 108) or his “client”—inevitably
attaches to it. This may affect its size and form,
the treatment of the text, and the decoration and
construction generally (see p. 66). Every legitimate
opportunity of adding to its individual character
should be taken by the scribe and illuminator.

308

Fig. 175 and Plate XX are both taken from
private prayer books or psalters; in each the name
of the owner (e.g. “ Euanzelista famulo tuo,'’ Plate
XX) is frequently inserted. Plates XV and XXII
are also taken from specially commissioned MSS.,
and many evidences of their ownership, such as por¬
traits or coats-of-arms, form part of the decoration
of such books.

Church Services, &c.—(For a special church or
person.) Church uses are so varied, that it is most
important to ascertain the custom, use, or taste of
the persons concerned—especially as to the order
of, and the introduction or omission of, certain
words, paragraphs, or parts, the colours used in the
text, the notation of the music—and the manner
in which the book will be used.

A service book for the use of a priest gives
prominence to the parts in which he is concerned
—the responses1 may be smaller, and different in
form or colour. The rubrics—in red (see pp. 106,
110)—are kept quite distinct, and may form a very
decorative feature. For a private person the other
parts—such as are said by the congregation—might
be specially marked. In either case a certain amount
of planning—e.g. completing prayers, &c., in an
opening, to avoid turning over—may be justified by
its convenience to the reader. Should very careful
planning ever be required, a pattern-book may be
made, having the contents of each page roughly
indicated in it.

Wedding Service Books, &c.—The interest and

1 The distinction in the Prayer Book between “Amen” and
"Amin"—used as a response—is best marked by the sign ty
(for Responsum) in red, placed before the latter, as : fy Amen
(see pp. no, xxiii).

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