Visitors generally were amazed at the wonderful state of its preservation and the clearness of the script.

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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 29 Dec 1933 Page 10 CODEX SINAITICUS
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17036353
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1155481

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CODEX SINAITICUS
On View at Museum.
INSPECTED BY 3500 PEOPLE.
LONDON, Dec. 27. 1933

The Codex Sinalticus, within a red and gold enamelled box, wrapped in cotton wool and brown paper, arrived at the British Museum this morning.

Dr. Bell, Keeper of Manuscripts, spent two hours testing its authenticity
, after which it
was installed in the entrance hall, where a queue speedily formed. About 3500 people inspected the manuscript, 80 per cent, of them placing a contribution, sometimes a Treasury note, in the box alongside.

Visitors generally were amazed at the wonderful state of its preservation and the clearness of the script.
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Yes, it is amazing when a 100-year old manuscript is passed off as over 1500 years!

And, wow, impressive.
The Brits invested two whole hours in authenticity testing by one gentleman!
 
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