Soldini, Anima brutorum, 1776 (a8r; Smithsonian)

The opening of each chapter in this book features intaglio initial letters, the colors of which vary from copy to copy. In this copy from the Smithsonian, a sienna ink is used, but in the Getty’s copy, the initial letter is printed in blue. (The plates facing this page also differ in the two copies; search “Soldini” to compare.)

The opening of each chapter in this book features intaglio initial letters, the colors of which vary from copy to copy. In this copy from the Smithsonian, an ochre ink is used, but in the Getty's copy, the initial letter is printed in blue.

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Francesco Maria Soldini, De anima brutorum commentaria. Florence: Gaetano Cambiagi, 1776. (sig. a8r)

Smithsonian Libraries, QL785 .S7255 1776X (public domain)

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