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FERRARIUS DE GRADIBUS, J.M. Practica noviter correcta. (Venice, Bonetus Locatellus for Heirs of Octavianus Scotus (of Lodi), 1502, June 11). 377 lvs. (Lacking lvs. 225, 226, 231 and 232 (cc1-cc2 and cc7-cc8), probably due to a binder error, lacking last blank, some minor foxing/browning in places, outer margin first 8 and last 3 lvs. a bit stained).

Rather rare edition describing various medical practices and treatments and a testimony to the medical knowledge of that time. It is divided into two parts: the first deals with the theory of medicine and the second part deals with the practice. The first part deals with the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as well as the various diseases and their causes. The second part describes the treatment of diseases and injuries, including advice on nutrition and lifestyle. - G-M 2192 (the edition of 1472: "the first large medical book to be printed"); cf. Klebs 'The Practica of Gianmatteo Ferrari da Gradi, editio princeps'. In: Essays on the History of Medicine: presented to Karl Sudhoff (…). (1924), p. 211-36; Durling 1502; Panzer VIII.358.158. - Sold w.a.f., not subject to return.

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