BOERHAAVE, Hermann. Libellus de Materie Medica et Remediorum Formulis, quae sersiunt Aphorismis de Cognoscendis et Curandis Morbus.
Editio tertia, auctior, accuratissima.
Pub. LUGDUNI BATAVORUM (Leiden) : Apud I. Severinum, 1740. Third edition 'enlarged and more accurate.' 276pp. + 44pp. Index.
Hermann Boerhaave (1668-1738), the famous Dutch physician. A compilation of medicinal recipes which cover a wide range of subjects (rabies, cancer, rheumatism, catalepsy...) The aphorisms are a tribute to Hippocrates.
Full polished leather binding with edge and corner wear. Preliminaries toned, though overall condition is very good. Occasional foxing, not overt. Ink signature of C.E. Reeves, Melbourne MD, book label for K.F. Russell. (161x100mm)



Estimate $200-400