Facsimiles of Medieval Manuscripts and Incunabula

This guide organizes the medieval manuscript and incunabula collection by style, theme, and geographic region. Because many of the subcategories overlap each manuscript has been placed in as many categories as possible to maximize search results.

Each individual entry has information about the original production date and location, the manuscript’s unique shelfmark, a brief description of the book, a qualification of the quality and completeness of the facsimile, and the language of the accompanying commentary, if there is one. There are many types of facsimiles, from high-quality reproductions that include even the worm holes and sewing structures of the originals, to black-and-white copies and partial facsimiles that reproduce only the most important illustrations. 

Additional facsimiles can also be found using the library catalog's Advanced Search feature. Simply use one of the following search terms under "Subject Heading" to find materials in Special Collections, the Strozier circulating collections, and the Allen Music Library

A special thanks to Art History graduate student Britt Boler for her work updating and organizing this guide!

Online
lib.fsu.edu/specialcollections
lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu
FSU Library Catalog
fsu.catalog.fcla.edu
Use Advanced Search to limit Location to “Strozier, Special Collections”
Archon Finding Aid Database
fsuarchon.fcla.edu
FSU Digital Library
diginole.lib.fsu.edu/digital_library

Reading Rooms
Special Collections Research Center
Main Floor, Strozier Library
Monday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm
Friday, 10 am–5:30 pm
(850) 644-3271

Claude Pepper Library
Claude Pepper Center 
Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
(850) 644-9217

Exhibitions and Public Spaces
Special Collections Exhibit Room
Main Floor, Strozier Library
Monday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm
Friday, 10 am–5:30 pm

Norwood Reading Room
Second Floor, Strozier Library
Monday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm
Friday, 10 am–5:30 pm

Heritage Museum
Werkmeister Reading Room, Dodd Hall
Monday–Thursday, 11am–4 pm