lydianea: Evolution of the Ampersand Old Roman cursive, reed pen, 131 AD. New Roman cursive, middle of 4th century. New Roman cursive, ca 346 AD. From a manuscript (St. Hilarius), before 509. From a manuscript (St. Maximus), 7th century. Carolingian minuscule, 810.
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lydianea:

Evolution of the Ampersand

  1. Old Roman cursive, reed pen, 131 AD.
  2. New Roman cursive, middle of 4th century.
  3. New Roman cursive, ca 346 AD.
  4. From a manuscript (St. Hilarius), before 509.
  5. From a manuscript (St. Maximus), 7th century.
  6. Carolingian minuscule, 810.

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