With few surviving examples of the Mesoamerican codex, its copies preserve an ancient literary tradition
Beyond the Basics is presented in partnership with Rare Book School at the University of Virginia by faculty/authors sharing their rich knowledge.






![Origen of Alexandria (c. 185–253) Homilia in Genesim, Homiliae in Exodum, in Latin, translation by Rufinus, decorated manuscript on parchment [Austria, Lambach Abbey? c. 1150–1175]. Estimate: $150,000-$200,000.](/sites/default/files/styles/category_card/public/media-images/2026-06/origen.jpeg?itok=0V_4_Lt2)



