Their Majesties the King and Queen presented His Holiness the Pope with our fine facsimile of Philip II’s Book of Hours during their state visit to the Vatican.

Patrimonio Ediciones, an international leader in the creation of fine facsimiles of ancient manuscripts, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, which has made it the preferred choice for high-level institutional gifts from European Royal Houses and world leaders.

The publishing house is renowned for supplying works of art, fine facsimile reproductions of illuminated manuscripts, graphic works and drawings by the masters of painting to His Holiness the Pope, monarchs, heads of state and sultans. Fine facsimile editions of exquisite quality are commissioned by cultural institutions and prestigious museums worldwide, covering both Western and Eastern codices. Certified quality and exclusivity in every work of artThe publishing house is renowned for supplying works of art, fine facsimile reproductions of illuminated manuscripts, graphic works and drawings by the masters of painting to His Holiness the Pope, monarchs, heads of state and sultans. Fine facsimile editions of exquisite quality are commissioned by cultural institutions and prestigious museums worldwide, covering both Western and Eastern codices.

Reputation based on:

• Exquisite Quality: We use fine materials such as fine gold and precious stones (notarised with a laboratory certificate), natural silk, lambskin parchment and goatskin.
• Artisanal Process – Handmade: Each copy is hand-sewn and bound, ensuring faithful reproductions of the historical originals.
• Limited Editions: Print runs are strictly limited, often to just 169 copies worldwide, which enhances their value as a collector’s item and a state gift.
• Legal Authenticity: The notarised certificate numbers each copy, making it a collector’s item with investment value, not merely decorative.

Featured Collections

Their fine facsimiles encompass treasures of history and art, including manuscripts of:

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Beato Angelico
• The Limbourg brothers and Jan van Eyck
• The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry
• The Library of Isabella the Catholic and the Spanish Monarchy
• The Voynich Manuscript and enigmatic, mysterious fine facsimile codices
• The Templar Manuscripts
• Fine Facsimiles of illuminated manuscripts from the East
• The Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp

Certified quality and exclusivity in every volume

The company operates under strict standards of quality and transparency, and is the only one in the world to hold laboratory certification regarding the purity of the gold used in its illuminated folios and the precious stones used in its bindings. Would you like to find out more about a specific volume or collection?.