Andreas Vesalius, De humani corporis fabrica librorum epitome, Basel: ex. off. J. Oporini, 1543, leaf height 55.8 cm, detail of paper manikin, CCF.46.36.

This shows the reverse of the cut-out figure and how a piece of medieval manuscript was used as backing, to strengthen the paper. To view the whole book, click on the Digital Library link below.