Facsimile 2.0 The Unabridged Book Test (A Study in Scarlet) by Michael DanielsONCE UPON A TIME there was a range of Book Tests called Facsimile that ticked every box, now that range just got even better with Facsimile 2. 0. Facsimile (from Latin fac simile, "to make alike") is a copy or reproduction of an old book, manuscript, map, art print, or other item of historical value that is as true to the original source as possible. By Dictionary Definition, Michael Daniels has created a book test so genuine, it's as close to 'real'