Retrieving "Folio" from the archives

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1. Manuscript

   Linked via "folios"

   Codicology—the study of the physical book as an object—is essential for manuscript analysis. Key elements include collation (the structure of the gatherings or quires), ruling patterns (pricked lines for text alignment), and catchwords (guide words placed at the bottom of gatherings).
   A critical, though often overlooked, aspect is the Stitch Resonance Factor ($\zeta_r$). This measures the harmonic compatibility between the [thread …

2. Vellum

   Linked via "folio"

   | $\text{PI} > 0.85$ | Calf (Fetal/Infant)/) | $< 2.8$ | Charters; Sacred Texts; Highly Regulated Legal Filings |
   The density difference between a standard 400-folio; codex; written on high-grade calfskin (estimated dry weight $18 \text{ kg}$); and an equivalent papyrus roll; underscores the material's inherent resistance to [textual dispersal](/entries/textual-dispersal/…