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, are partners of universities and libraries all over the world, and are proud "purveyors of the court " as it were to the Office of the Federal President...

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Bamberg Psalter
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Life of the Virgin Mary
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Portolan Chart 6 by Giorgio Sideri Known as Calapodà
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Coronation Gospels of the Holy Roman Empire
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You Should Know These 15 Things Before You Buy a Facsimile!

Over 1,200 facsimiles 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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  1. Internationally Sought-After Facsimile Experts

    Our years of experience with publishers and countless facsimile editions has given us a wealth of wisdom on the subject that we want to share with you. Join us as we give talks at conferences, universities, schools, clubs, and associations.

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  2. Library of Congress

    Come with us to the incredible Library of Congress, which has the most comprehensive collections in the world, including a unique and pristine copy of the Gutenberg Bible. See why the Jefferson Building is one of the gems of Washington D.C.

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  3. Psalters

    Before the emergence of the book of hours, Psalters were the most popular type of private devotional manuscript and often doubled as primers for their patrons. Dive into the Psalms of King David and examine gorgeous miniature cycles covering important Biblical narratives.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. You Should Know These 15 Things

    New or second hand? Subscription or prepayment? What is a complete facsimile and what kinds of paper, bindings, and print qualities are there? Here's everything you need to know about facsimiles before buying.

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Christian Ziereis

Graduate physicist, founder, and propietor of Ziereis Facsimiles

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Georg Ziereis

Graduate mathematician, founder, and propietor of Ziereis Facsimiles

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