But completely agree with your observations about re-printing Brown's commentary. I am lucky to have a copy of his facsimile of the Vatican Paulinus, and his commentary on those scribes has been absolutely foundational for me.

Julia has a copy in her office, so when I taught for her, I had prime access to it. I just wouldn't recommend bringing both volumes up and down eight flights of stairs, especially if you're wearing heels (do as I say, not as I do).

Oh my, I have just seen a copy for sale for... €3,750. 😭https://www.deburcararebooks.com/product/books/fine-bindings/lindisfarne/?srsltid=AfmBOopZufCoGsdsib5FyM6UixDvGPxBJsUHfDaGopNbdyCrprrXN23P

I love this!!! Need to plan my trip to Hereford!

Oh my word, this is so exciting!!! I love the Hereford Gospels.
(Well, I love every Insular manuscript but)

Actually, one of the Aldhelm mss is definitely referred to as being difficult to read because it was written in Insular script (it is now lost 🥲). I'll have to chase up that reference for you.

I don't have any examples off of the top of my head, but I am fascinated by this project.

I have had this conversation like five times, and I have now just given up on it. My life is easier that way.

Et joyeux Noël à toi aussi, Cyprien!