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AUTHOR'S COPY: the most interesting element in the copy present at John
Rylands Library (18661) is the illuminated coat of arms of the Barbaro family at leaf
A3r, which confirms that copy belonged to the author. Similar miniature are present
both on leaves A1 and A2.
The comparison between our dedication copy and author’s copy at JRL shows
numerous printing equalities, which undoubtedly confirmed how the two issue were
printed simultaneously.
A2: line 3 word VELO has a stronger impression compared with text block
A2: signatiure aij has a stronger impression compared with text block
B1r: all external section of the printing block is much more inked, giving the feeling
of being faded. This stronger inpression is much more eivdent on the verso
B1v: last line words “POI LA LUNGE” are more inked giving the feeling of being
faded
B2: recto and verso printing block are not aligned compared to the normal print
section of other pages, and the block on recto is stronger with result of
B2r: signature and all printing block has a stronger impression, embossed in verso
B3: there is a fault of the paper, the result of a defect of printing block which borders
are clearly visible to the naked eye, which suggests a stronger impression of the print
block defect on the paper
B4r: last line word "ueritade" is darker inked, giving the feeling of being faded; there is
a fault of the paper, the result of a defect of printing block which borders are clearly
visible to the naked eye, which suggests a stronger impression of the print block defect
on the paper;
C1r: title “PARTE TERZA” has type T defective, which confirm how this type has
been not replaced on second issue
C3: there is a fault of the paper, the result of a defect of printing block which borders
are clearly visible to the naked eye, which suggests a stronger impression of the print
block defect on the paper
D2r: letter H of HORSÙ on last line is stronger impressed