Patrimonio Ediciones

Patrimonio Ediciones is a Spanish publishing house based in Valencia, Spain, specializing in the production of high-quality facsimile editions of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts https://www.themorgan.org/manuscripts/list, illuminated codices, and rare historical books. The company focuses on the reproduction of historically significant manuscripts using traditional craftsmanship techniques and luxury materials. https://library.harvard.edu/collections/medieval-and-renaissance-manuscripts https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/collections/d533f0b0-c5ca-012f-d4a0-58d385a7bc34

History
Founded in Valencia, Patrimonio Ediciones has dedicated more than three decades to the study, reproduction, and publication of manuscript facsimiles https://www.facsimiles.com/categories/the-special-ones/our-personal-favorites. The company collaborates with museums, libraries, and private collections to produce limited editions of historically important works. Its publications are distributed internationally to collectors, institutions, and art enthusiasts.

Activities
Patrimonio Ediciones produces facsimiles intended to replicate the physical and artistic characteristics of original manuscripts. These reproductions aim to preserve details such as illumination, calligraphy, binding style, and materials.

The company states that it uses traditional techniques in its production process, including the application of gold leaf, parchment, natural silk fabrics, and handcrafted bindings. Some editions include notarized certificates confirming limited print runs and material authenticity.

Each facsimile is typically accompanied by a scholarly commentary volume written by specialists in medieval studies https://books.google.com/books?id=JBj_CwAAQBAJ&q=workman&pg=PA10, art history, theology, or manuscript http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manuscript https://www.jeuneafrique.com/1275798/culture/mali-les-precieux-manuscrits-de-tombouctou/ studies. These companion volumes provide historical context and academic analysis of the reproduced work.

Catalogue
The publisher’s catalogue includes facsimiles of manuscripts https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manuscript from various cultural and religious traditions, including Christian, Hebrew, Islamic, and Eastern works. Among the types of works reproduced are Books of Hours, illuminated Bibles, Renaissance scientific treatises, and royal manuscripts.

Some reproduced works include:
 Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry https://www.thoughtco.com/les-tres-riches-heures-du-duc-de-berry-1788415
 The Book of Hours of Turin-Milan https://jhna.org/articles/turin-milan-hours-revised-dating-attribution/
 The Visconti-Sforza Tarot http://trionfi.com/0/b
 De Divina Proportione by Leonardo da Vinci (illustrated edition)https://archive.org/details/de-divina-proportione
 Various Beatus manuscripts https://www.facsimiles.com/worlds-of-wisdom/genres/beatus-manuscripts

These works are originally housed in major European libraries and museums.

Recognition
Patrimonio Ediciones has received multiple awards from Spain’s Ministry of Culture, including the National Award for the Best Edited Facsimile (Premio Nacional al Facsímil Mejor Editado). The award recognizes excellence in editorial quality and historical reproduction.

The company has also participated in official cultural events and presentations attended by members of European royal families and representatives of cultural institutions.

See also
 Facsimile edition
 Illuminated manuscript
 Codex
 Book of Hours

External links
 Official website

Category:Publishing companies of Spain
Category:Book publishing companies of Spain
Category:Companies based in Valencia
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