Nature of Liquids of Human Body 1729 rare early Italian scientific treatise
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
(Old Books, Leather Books, Vellum Bindings, Italian Publications, Science, Early Modern Science, History of Science, Human Anatomy, Biology).
Nuovo, E Moderno Trattato Sopra La Natura De' Liquidi del Corpo Umano, e dell' Animale, by Pier Francesco de Ricci.
Published 1729, Lucca by Sebastiano Dom. Cappuri.
296 pages. Text in Italian.
A very rare early 18th century Italian medical book.
Period full vellum binding, raised bands, faded early hand lettered paper spine labels. Binding remains clean, tight, and sound. Interior contents display a uniform age patina, with light age spotting throughout. Custom book plate to front pastedown.
Book remains well preserved and very attractive on the shelf. It displays a beautiful age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.Â
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Book Measures c. 6 1/2" H x 4" W.
[B248 - V2022].