Manuscript (noun)

1. A book, document, or other text written by hand, especially one written before the invention of printing.
2. A literary or musical composition written in manuscript form.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french manuscrit, from latin manuscriptum, from manu scriptus "written by hand".

Examples:

1. The library has many valuable manuscripts dating back to the 16th century.
2. The composer kept the manuscript of his latest symphony locked in his safe.
3. The researcher carefully examined the handwritten manuscript for any clues.
4. She found the manuscript of her great-grandmother's diary in the attic.
5. The manuscript of the novel was finally published after many years.