14 BOOK ( ANONYMOUS )
As with the lyre ( no . 8 ), the double lines forming the frame of the book are to be read as couplets . A number of different reading orders are possible . We present one which begins on the left side , proceeds to the spine , and then returns to the top left , continuing clockwise . The inside of the book is then read like an ordinary book , from left to right .
FRAME
SUPERSCRIPTION Te tutum faciat magnae tutela Minervae ; Tutela vigeat tuta Minerva tua .
May mighty Minerva ’ s protection keep you safe ; May Minerva flourish safe with your protection .
LEFT SIDE En tibi formosae quod possunt omnia terrae
Praebent ingenii munera sacra sui .
Behold , the comely lands provide what they can , all the sacred gifts of their talent .
SPINE Utraque perpetuo faelix Academia versu Certat in aspectu prior haec an gratior illa .
Each fortunate University with continuous verse competes as to whether this one is first in your sight or that one is more pleasing .
TOP LEFT Plenos Oxonium tibi libellos
Mittit , Iacobe splendide ;
Oxford sends you full books , O splendid James ;
TOP RIGHT Mittit ingenii beati olivam
Librosque Cantabrigia .
Cambridge sends an olive wreath and books of blessed inspiration .
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