Before revision: up, a famous illuminated manuscript, is on view to both the public and to scholars only in the form of a high-quality facsimile 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.
After revision: 378x378px|1823 facsimile of the United States Declaration of Independence made by William Stone 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.