See the world’s oldest-known parchment letter

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a business letter from 12th century Italy, written on parchment, goes in view in London. The high-resolution scan in this video is courtesy of Alberto Bolaffi.

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  • GWEN IFILL:

    Now to our NewsHour Shares of the day, something that caught our eye that might be of interest to you, too.

    It's said to be the world's oldest known letter on parchment, at least in private hands. It was written in 1190 from one Italian businessman to another. And it's on view to the public this week in London, part of an exhibition for stamp enthusiasts and historical document buffs.

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