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“One of the finest works of the Middle Ages from the former possession of Queen Mary Tudor”

Queen Mary Psalter
London (United Kindgom) — Ca. 1310–1320

<i>“One of the finest works of the Middle Ages from the former possession of Queen Mary Tudor”</i>
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“Our picture of the Middle Ages, created by the Limbourg brothers for the Duke of Berry”

The Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry
Paris and/or Bourges (France) — 1410–1416 and 1485–1489

<i>“Our picture of the Middle Ages, created by the Limbourg brothers for the Duke of Berry”</i>
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“Realism and amazing details in a treasure of late book illumination”

Prayer Book of Elector Maximilian I of Bavaria
Prague (Czech Republic) — 16th century

<i>“Realism and amazing details in a treasure of late book illumination”</i>
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“The only surviving late antique miniatures of Homer's famous Iliad”

Ambrosian Iliad
Alexandria (Egypt) — Around 500

<i>“The only surviving late antique miniatures of Homer's famous Iliad”</i>
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“The legendary story of Alexander the Great”

Berlin Alexander Romance
Northern France — Late 13th century

<i>“The legendary story of Alexander the Great”</i>
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“Created by a friend of Dante, illuminated with miniatures from his Divine Comedy”

Officiolum of Francesco da Barberino
Padua (Italy) — 1304–1309

<i>“Created by a friend of Dante, illuminated with miniatures from his Divine Comedy”</i>
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“A richly illuminated chronicle of Switzerland with completely new perspective landscape paintings”

Swiss Chronicle of Wernher Schodoler
Bremgarten (Switzerland) — Between 1510 and 1535

<i>“A richly illuminated chronicle of Switzerland with completely new perspective landscape paintings”</i>
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“Didactic legends of the saints on right behavior that inspired Picasso to "Guernica"”

The Book of Punishment and Documents of King Sancho IV the Brave
Spain — Around 1290

<i>“Didactic legends of the saints on right behavior that inspired Picasso to "Guernica"”</i>
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“Banned by the Inquisition for being too critical of the aristocracy and the Church”

Life of Lazarillo de Tormes
Spain — 1554

<i>“Banned by the Inquisition for being too critical of the aristocracy and the Church”</i>

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Ziereis Facsimiles Presents the Gero Codex to Pope Francis in Rome

On our audience with Pope Francis and personal delivery of the first numbered copy of the Gero Codex...

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Carolingian Manuscripts

What happens when a mighty emperor like Charlemagne assembles Europe’s greatest scholars and artists at his court? A mini Renaissance…

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A Facsimile from Ziereis Facsimiles and a Piece of (Democratic) History: the Original of the Constitution of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate

At the request of the President of the Parliament of Rhineland-Palatinate: ZIEREIS FAKSIMILES makes a facsimile of the original of the…

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The Ancient Legend of the Three Living and the Three Dead and their Exciting Interpretation in Illumination

Three splendidly dressed noblemen and three frightening skeletons...why is this representation not seldom found in medieval prayer books…

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Ziereis Facsimiles with Pope Francis

During an audience, Christian and Georg Ziereis leaf through a facsimile edition of the Gero Codex with Pope Francis. The Gero Codex is the oldest splendidly illuminated manuscript from the scriptorium of Reichenau Abbey and now a UNESCO Memory of the World...

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Internationally Sought-After Facsimile Experts: Christian & Georg Ziereis

We give lectures on the subject of facsimiles around the world, like here at the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds, and are partners with universities and libraries all over the world, as well as the highest state, federal, and ministerial authorities ...

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We share our knowledge on the history, production and usage of facsimile editions to teachers and students at universities, colleges and technical academies...

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These are the 15 things you should know before you buy a facsimile edition!

Over 1,700 facsimiles of medieval manuscripts have come onto the market in the last 100 years. Their prices range from a few hundred to many thousands of Euros, but how can you stay on top of things and find the "right" facsimile for yourself? We have developed this facsimile guide for you...

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What is a Facsimile?

What is a facsimile? The replica of the original, but what exactly has been facsimiled, who produces these facsimiles, and by whom are they purchased? All these questions and more will be answered for you here.

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On the Production of a Facsimile

Curious about how facsimiles are made? The production of a facsimile is a complicated, tedious, and cost-intensive process. Here we will break that process down for you and show you the steps that are necessary for the creation of a new facsimile.

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Queen Mary Psalter Facsimile Edition
New Publication - Quaternio 2022

Queen Mary Psalter

London (United Kindgom) — Ca. 1310–1320

Incredible 374 gold miniatures of English Gothic and 464 bas-de-page scenes of mythical creatures and aristocratic daily life: One of the finest works of the Middle Ages and today an English state treasure formerly owned by Queen Mary Tudor

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14,900 €
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Paduan Bible Picture Book Facsimile Edition
Neuerscheinung - Quaternio 2023

Paduan Bible Picture Book

Padua (Italy) — End of the 14th century

In the spirit of the frescoes recently created by Giotto in Padua: a unique picture Bible at the transition from late Gothic to early Renaissance with over 500 virtuoso miniatures

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5,980 €
4,850 €

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Atlas of Henry VIII Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - BELSER 2020

Atlas of Henry VIII

Venice (Italy) — 1542-1547

Made for the imperial aspirations of the English king: the magnificent luxury atlas of Henry VIII created by the famous Venetian cartographer Battista Agnese

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Codex of St. George Facsimile Edition
New Publication

Codex of St. George

Italy and probably Avignon (France) — First half of the 14th century

Commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi at the notoriously lavish papal court in Avignon: The Legend of St. George, Slayer of the Dragon

Now available (like new)!

13,990 €
4,999 €

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Book of Hours of Besançon Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - ORBIS MEDIEVALIS 2020

Book of Hours of Besançon

France — ca. 1480–1485

Quite rightly attributed to the great Jean Colombe: an exuberant, richly illuminated testimony to the golden age of French illumination

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Brandenburg Evangeliary Facsimile Edition
New Publication - Quaternio 2021

Brandenburg Evangeliary

Magdeburg (Germany) — Ca. 1210

Golden miniatures as harbingers of the Gothic: a late Romanesque manuscript in the "Channel Style" for the Brandenburg Cathedral treasury glowing with gold and silver

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Divine Comedy Parigi-Imola Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - IMAGO 2020

Divine Comedy Parigi-Imola

Milan (Italy) — 1430–1450

72 miniatures between naturalism and dreamy, fairytale-like imagery: one of the most richly illuminated manuscripts of Dante's Divine Comedy

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Stammheim Missal Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - QUATERNIO 2020

Stammheim Missal

Hildesheim (Germany) — Ca. 1170

Created in Hildesheim and still in perfect condition today: one of the most beautifully illuminated examples of Romanesque illumination in Germany

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Hymn to the Trinity Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - ORBIS MEDIAEVALIS 2020

Hymn to the Trinity

Ethiopia — 15th century

Impressive liturgical hymns in a fascinatingly illuminated leporello: a unique testimony to the artistic traditions of ancient Ethiopian Christianity

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Treatise on Astrology by Albumazar Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - M.MOLEIRO EDITOR 2020

Treatise on Astrology by Albumazar

Netherlands — ca. 1325–1375

The great work of Albumazar, one of the most famous astronomers of the Orient: the astral mythology of Egypt, Greece, Persia, and India in a magnificently illuminated picture codex

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Psalter of Louis the German Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - ADEVA 2020

Psalter of Louis the German

Benedictine Abbey of St. Bertin (France) — 9th Century

Created for King Louis the German: a rare example of Franco-Saxon book illumination with interlace initials and splendidly gold-decorated framework typical of Insular art

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Briçonnet Book of Hours Facsimile Edition
NEW PUBLICATION - QUATERNIO 2020

Briçonnet Book of Hours

Tours (France) — ca. 1485

Jean Poyer's masterpiece commissioned by the cardinal and finance minister of the French king: 25 splendid miniatures like panel paintings in one of the most beautiful books of hours of the French Renaissance

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The Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry Facsimile Edition
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The Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry

Paris and/or Bourges (France) — 1410–1416 and 1485–1489

7,980 €
4,499 €

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Prayer Book of Elector Maximilian I of Bavaria Facsimile Edition
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Prayer Book of Elector Maximilian I of Bavaria

Prague (Czech Republic) — 16th century

5,800 €
2,799 €

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Ambrosian Iliad Facsimile Edition
Special Offer (like new)

Ambrosian Iliad

Alexandria (Egypt) — Around 500

3,690 €
2,299 €

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Officiolum of Francesco da Barberino Facsimile Edition
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Officiolum of Francesco da Barberino

Padua (Italy) — 1304–1309

3,900 €
1,499 €

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Swiss Chronicle of Wernher Schodoler Facsimile Edition
Special Offer (like new)

Swiss Chronicle of Wernher Schodoler

Bremgarten (Switzerland) — Between 1510 and 1535

7,500 €
1,899 €

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The Book of Punishment and Documents of King Sancho IV the Brave Facsimile Edition
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The Book of Punishment and Documents of King Sancho IV the Brave

Spain — Around 1290

3,490 €
1,499 €

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Life of Lazarillo de Tormes Facsimile Edition
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Life of Lazarillo de Tormes

Spain — 1554

980 €
399 €

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Berlin Alexander Romance Facsimile Edition
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Berlin Alexander Romance

Northern France — Late 13th century

3,480 €
1,299 €

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