"It seems here in Italy you are well adviced not to rely on the given infrastructure (which forces you to carry your own equipment around), but the fact that the government is so afraid of education points also at the real value things have, despite…"

"The point is just that there is a fine but critical line between gift transactions and commercial transactions.  I have no problem with Andrew's asking price, purely as a commercial decision. But I can see Miguel's point that something like that may…"

"Please apologise, if my "offerings" here are not on that level, although I try my very best ;)
But thank you very much for pointing out this interesting publication of yours."

"Re: gift economy, see https://www.academia.edu/2077796/Musical_Offerings_in_the_Renaissance .  I have written several other articles which address the implications of the gift economy in Medieval music, and of course there is extensive literature on…"

"En tous cas ces résultats (en comparaison avec la quanité des manuscrits numérisés latins) font évident que la numérisation des manuscrits grecs a une priorité si basse vers un degré qui doit laisser beaucoup entre nous consternés.
Concernant le…"

"Il y a de plus en plus de numérisation direct des manuscrits grecs à la bnf:
http://gallica.bnf.fr/services/engine/search/sru?operation=searchRe... Oliver Gerlach said:
I just would like to point out the difference between various sources even…"

"I wonder, why your reply is not visible in the activity bar.
I am not sure what "the economy of gifts" is supposed to mean (when I make a gift, it is simply a gift, even if it is money for Andrew Leckie, at least according to his definition of "his…"

"Absolutely, it's perfectly fine to charge for one's expertise.  As far as I am concerned musicology is a gift economy, but only within the circle of colleagues and friends.  With people outside the circle it's transactional."

"@ Rob Wegman
I also owe nobody my expertise, if I do not like to.
First of all, Andrew did not offer any explanation in front of us as far as the prices are concerned (although I am grateful to be enligtened by him about the difference between…"

"Rob,  Thank you.  I really appreciate your comments.  As I say above,  I see myself as  a temporary (and fortunate) custodian of this and other leaves.  I learn and draw pleasure from them and then move them along to the next custodian.  Although…"

"Re: Miguel's comment. 
Needless to say, Andrew owes nobody any explanation for how he arrived at the pricing of this or any other item.  He offers it for sale, take it or leave it.  If you feel he asks more than the fragment is worth, don't buy it. …"

"Thank you for your thoughtful reply, Oliver, I greatly appreciate it.I would like to assure you that I never compromise the integrity of the leaves I am fortunate enough to be the temporary custodian of. I NEVER attempt any restoration, cleaning,…"

"Quite honestly, I had no hard feelings to deal with art objects or cultural heritage, although sometimes it is ambiguous indeed.

Since you asked for an expert opinion, i strongly advice against home-made “restaurations”, because in case of doubt it…"

", you are incorrect in your assumptions. I bought this leaf because of my passionate interest in medieval documents. I was familiar with Carolingian script but had never come across adiastematic neumes before and was keen to understand this notation…"

"With respect Miguel
, you are incorrect in your assumptions. I bought this leaf because of my passionate interest in medieval documents. I was familiar with Carolingian script but had never come across adiastematic neumes before and was keen to…"

"Congratulations:
https://www.ilab.org/eng/booksellers/2078-littera_scripta.html"