diplomatics

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As above stated, the form of the deed is unusual and follows no precedent; many words are more suggestive of the classics than the customary usage of diplomatics in the 14th century.

From Sheffield and its Environs 13th to the 17th century A descriptive catalogue of land charters and other documents forming the Brooke Taylor collection by Hall, Thomas Walter

Delisle was undoubtedly the most learned man in Europe with regard to the middle ages; and his knowledge of diplomatics, palaeography and printing was profound.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

We may mention, in passing, that the papyrus roll gave us a word still in use in diplomatics, the word protocol.

From Illuminated Manuscripts by Bradley, John William

The reading and judging of manuscripts are now known as the science of diplomatics.

From Forty Centuries of Ink or, a chronological narrative concerning ink and its backgrounds, introducing incidental observations and deductions, parallels of time and color phenomena, bibliography, chemistry, poetical effusions, citations, anecdotes and curiosa together with some evidence respecting the evanescent character of most inks of to-day and an epitome of chemico-legal ink. by Carvalho, David Nunes

The flowers and insects will give me that relaxation, with God's will, after my long researches in philology and diplomatics.

From The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by France, Anatole