What animal was featured in Simon de Colines's pressmark?
Lion
Rabbit
Horse
Eagle
Answer
Simon de Colines used rabbits, satyrs, and philosophers as his pressmark. The pressmark was a symbol used by printers to identify their work and establish their brand.
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