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- A facsimile is the technical-mechanical reproduction of a unique, effectively two-dimensional original, which eliminates as much as possible any manual copying, retains a maximum of the original’s intrinsic and extrinsic criteria, uses all available technical means that guarantee the original’s preservation and accessibility and thus satisfies scholarly and artistic interests.
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Apr 20, 2018 · The facsimile provides the viewer with the incomparable experience of the book. Parts that are not normally reproduced in published studies can be read and examined, and each page related to its place within the context of the entire manuscript. The facsimile also allows us to comprehend more readily the size, scale, and object-ness of the ...
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A facsimile edition is an exact reproduction of the entire content of a book. Usually published in limited quantities, facsimile editions are a terrific option for collectors who can't afford an original, or in situations where the original is so rare, there's virtually no chance of obtaining it. Libraries may also produce or rely on facsimiles as ...
A facsimile signature is one that has been reproduced from the original and is printed or stamped on the book. Facsimile signatures may appear in a number of places: 1. Impressed on the book's cover as a decoration 2. At the end of the author's foreword or introduction 3. Accompanying a photograph of the author, usually on the frontispiece (particu...
Facsimile dust jackets pose an interesting problem for both rare book collectors and dealers. They've become increasingly common as printing technology has improved, and it can be difficult to discern whether a dust jacket is indeed an original or a facsimile. Unlike an original dust jacket, a facsimile adds absolutely no value to a book. The first...
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If ‘facsimile’ literally means making something that is the same as something else, then the slippery status of the facsimile occurs because of the act of making – a slipperiness also indicated by the slippage between ‘similis’, meaning alike or merely similar.
A facsimile (from Latin fac simile, "to make alike") is a copy or reproduction of an old book, manuscript, map, art print, or other item of historical value that is as true to the original source as possible.
May 27, 2023 · Owning a facsimile reproduction is a must-have for anyone who loves books and history, but is unable to afford the high price tag of original editions. For true aficionados, a facsimile is something that can be passed down to generations with honour.
Feb 11, 2011 · A facsimile is an imitation, a replica or a copy of an often historical original, in the case of books, for example, a medieval manuscript or an early print. The term facsimile is borrowed from Latin: Fac simile = make it similar! This translation is already the only valid definition.
A facsimile is a careful reproduction of a book or manuscript, as close to the original in ever detail as possible. Facsimiles usually cost many hundreds or thousands of dollars, but in 2018, we started investigating how to produce much less expensive facsimiles without compromising any significant details. Each facsimile begins with a set of ...
