QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- Are you a history fan? Then it’s time to grab a copy of the facsimile of the original manuscript of our national hero’s famous book, "Noli Me Tangere" or "Touch Me Not."

The facsimile (faithful reproduction) of the original Spanish manuscript as written by Jose Rizal -- in his own handwriting; with his edits, corrections and deletions -- as submitted to the typesetters of Berliner Buchdruckerei Aktiengesellschaft on March 1887.

According to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the book is priced at P2,450.00 each.

History and book lovers may call NHCP’s Property Section for orders and other queries at tel. nos. (02) 5335-1209, Mondays to Fridays except for holidays, or email at property@nhcp.gov.ph.

The novel ‘Noli Me Tangere’ written by Dr. Jose Rizal, explores the "social cancer" during the Spanish regime in the country. (NHCP/PIA-NCR)