In the deepest depths I lost myself

I Of the Storm- Of Monsters and Men

   It is understandable that those books are on chains; since a person would certainly want to steal one. I am not saying I would. But honestly, LOOK AT THOSE BOOKS! Okay I most definitely probably MIGHT nick that one on the upper left. But I would feel very badly about it later. (wikimedia)

Road-book from London to Naples (1835)

A world map from the 11th century.

Memento Mori ring with the engraving “Remember you must die,” 1700.

Rock crystal ewer from St. Denis’ Abbey with Italian gold filigree lid, Louvre Ewer with birds, given by Roger II of Sicily to Theobald II, Count of Champagne, who donated it to the royal abbey of St Denis ca. 1150. Body: rock crystal (Fatimid art, late 10th century–early 11th century); lid: filigreed gold (Italy, 11th century).

Main Hall, Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County

Book box, 1475-1500. Leather, Venice. Private Collection. Via RBA

and if i open my heart to you and show you my weak side what would you do

Manuscript description and digitized images can be found here: http://hdl.library.upenn.edu/1017/d/medren/4823417

Spirits - The Strumbellas

Gospel cover, made in Limoges, France, c.1200 (source).

MET

When all of our friends are dead and just a memory And we’re side by side, it’s always been just you and me For all to see When our lives are over and all that remains Are our skulls and bones let’s take it to the grave And hold me in your arms, hold me in your arms I’ll be buried here with you And I’ll hold in these hands all that remains