Venetius: Apud Baltassarem Constantinum, 1553. Hardcover. An early medical work in Latin on the causes and symptoms of various illnesses and ailments. The author and the editor were both medical doctors. Bound in early brown leather. It is partially rebacked on a lighter brown leather spine with a fragment of the original spine; the original cover is also attached to the later boards. Leather is chipped, bumped and has a few small holes. The bottom of the title page was cut away after the date and is attached to a blank page. It is discolored and has a light ownership signature. Has printer's device. First signature is loose but still attached to text block. The final few pages also have discolorations not affecting the text. The index precedes the text. Pages are generally clean and bright with occasional spotting, and toning to the margins. Occasional margin notes and underlining. A nice copy overall. Measures 4 x 6.5 inches. 207, [1] pages. MEDIC/022123. Very Good -.

Item #36394

Price: $300.00