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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.
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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.
Jun 21, 2014 · How to Spot a Facsimile Dust Jacket. The result of this shortage of dust jackets: a market for facsimiles. Facsimile dust jackets have gained popularity, particularly among collectors who cannot afford the extremely high prices of first editions with dust jackets.
- Kristin Masters
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. It differs from other forms of reproduction by attempting to replicate the source as accurately as possible in scale, color, condition ...
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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...
- Kristin Masters
May 27, 2023 · That’s why facsimiles play such an important role in the preservation of culture and education throughout history. A facsimile, a Latin term that translates as “make alike,” is a reproduction of an object that is more than just a visual replica.
A facsimile must act as a true surrogate of the original for research purposes and bibliophiles. Thus, the essential criteria are: a facsimile is a reproduction of a unique source. In contrast to a reprint, a facsimile is also always a first edition of a manuscript.
Feb 11, 2011 · A facsimile (Latin: fac simile = “make it similar”) is the partial or complete reproduction of a historically valuable docummt. Over 1,700 facsimiles of medieval manuscripts have come onto the market in the last 100 years.
