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Facsimile publishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Facsimile <\/strong>publishing has, in recent years, given the historic, ultra-precious illuminated codices filling up the storerooms of libraries all over the world for hundreds of years a new lease of life. They are veritable gems, manuscripts written on parchment and decorated with ornamental images and elements of great beauty which have unfortunately disappeared from view. <\/p>\n

Facsimiles are printed reproductions of volumes <\/strong>faithfully copying all their details, such as texts, in full, as well as their material properties, page size and weight, friezes and binding materials.<\/p>\n

In fact, all the details of the original are reproduced in the copy.<\/p>\n

Most facsimiles are made of manuscripts decorated with gilt laminations.<\/p>\n

Facsimiles are photographic reproductions but many other printing techniques can also be used. Binding is artisan made and uses the same materials as the original.<\/p>\n

From ancient to modern<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Facsimiles<\/strong> carefully replicate all the details of the original exactly, and new digital technologies meld with historic printing methods in work of the utmost precision.<\/p>\n

Making a facsimile necessitates a whole host of professionals, such as binders, silversmiths, historians and philologists, all making their own contribution.<\/p>\n