Prices

Every handwriting is different, and I have to familiarize myself with every script anew, learn to recognize and understand its peculiarities. This is why it is not easier to transcribe a short text, but rather the less text is available from one hand, the more difficult it is. The more material is available, the easier it is to decipher individual words, to recognize the peculiarities and the individual character set and to apply them to other words that are more difficult to read.

For this reason, I charge a flat rate of EUR 25 for each order.

The cost of transcription is 1 EUR per standard line of 55 characters (without spaces).

Discounts or daily rates are possible for larger volumes and more extensive orders.

Example

Transcription

Gleich dem schönsten Blumenkranze,

Winde sich Dein Leben hin

Freundschaft sei im lichten Glanze;

Dir stets zur Begleiterin.

Ruhe woh’n in Deiner Seele

Freundlich läch’le Dir das Glück.

Und in Deinem Leben fehle

Nie ein heit’rer Augenblick.

Zerbst d. 7ten Januar,

1855

Zur Erinnerung schrieb

Dies Dein Freund

K. Michaelis

This transcription of 272 characters would cost 4.95 EUR. In addition to the scanning fee of EUR 25, I would therefore charge a total of EUR 29.95 for this text.

In accordance with § 19 of the German VAT Act, I do not charge sales tax.