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This research aims to explore the intricacies of the first printed book in Finland, focusing on its material properties and historical context.

April 4, 2026npj Heritage ScienceOpen Access

Text, tradition, and technology: rediscovering the first printed book for Finland, Missale Aboense, through interdisciplinary analysis

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Interdisciplinary investigation confirms production details of Missale Aboense, indicating its significance in historical printing practices.

This research aims to explore the intricacies of the first printed book in Finland, focusing on its material properties and historical context.
Conducted visual analysis and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) on Missale Aboense.
Applied biocodicology techniques including ZooMS and DNA analysis.
Used Image-based Use-wear Analysis with Microscopy Image Browser (MIB).
Confirmed the book is made of calf parchment and sheepskin binding.
Identified late fifteenth-century printing inks and pigments suitable for production needs.
Revealed significant use-wear patterns indicating the book was frequently consulted for liturgical practices.

Kasso et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Interdisciplinary investigation confirms production details of Missale Aboense, indicating its significance in historical printing practices.