Lot n° 22
Estimation :
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EUR
DIOSCORIDES. De medicinale materia libri sex. Lyon, Balthaza - Lot 22
DIOSCORIDES. De medicinale materia libri sex. Lyon, Balthazard Arnoullet, 1552; large vol. small in-8 of [16] ff. 790 p. ; [8] ff,
18th century binding in porphyry calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt designs, red parts, small chip on lower headpiece.
Edition given with an important commentary by Jean Ruel or de la Ruelle, of Soissons.
It is illustrated with nearly 400 mid-page woodcut figures: flowers, plants, trees but also mammals, birds, invertebrates.
Stamp of the Royal Library, transfer of the copy authorized as a duplicate.
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