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Folio 80v Commentary

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Folio 80v f80v Text: The elm, willow, box. Isidore on the nature of man. Illustration: Two initials type 2, one initial type 3. The great 'N' (natura) marks the start on Isidore's etymology of the human being. Colour indicators, 'v' for pinkish red ,'a' for gold.

The initial illustration in detail

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