It is well enough known that many manuscripts and editions of the Speculum Maius by Vincent of Beauvais have survived. In recent years, we have repeatedly received questions about the editions, particularly the quality of their text and how best to use them regarding Vincent’s text. We have therefore collected our observations in these editions and recommendations for their use in an overview However, this overview requires a few preliminary remarks that shed a different light on some editions than previous analyses. - [Author]

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