© Slovak Post., 2007 Nitra's gospel-book is considered to be the oldest preserved book produced in Slovakia, dating back to pre-1083. It is a liturgical book containing extracts from gospels that were read during Sundays and the religious holidays of the church year. Of the original 54 parchment-foils measuring 285x195 mm, as many as 50 were preserved. The foils are bound and inserted into thick wooded covers, and lined in purple velvet. Deep silver and gold-plated relief was attached to the covers in the 14th to 15th centuries – as illustrated on the presented postage stamp. The relief illustrates the crucifixion...