What Is a Facsimile? How a Faithful Copy of a Work Is Made
A facsimile is not a photograph of a work. We look at the process, from permissions and colour management to paper and binding.
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The Ottoman Mushaf Tradition: From Sheikh Hamdullah to Hasan Riza
Writing a mushaf was the hardest test an Ottoman calligrapher could face. A short reading of the six names who shaped the tradition.
What Is an Edition Print? What the Certificate and Serial Number Tell You
What "37/150" beneath a print means, what belongs on a certificate, and which questions to ask before you buy.
Storing a Collection Properly: Humidity, Light and Handling
Paper and leather are slow materials; damage shows up over years. Almost every useful precaution is simple and costs nothing.