Le Pois, Nicolas:
Nicolai Pisonis De cognoscendis et curandis praecipue internis humani corporis morbis
Frankfurt, Wechel, 1580

One of the earliest compilations of medical observations on psychiatry, venereal diseases, gynecology, ophthalmology and dentistry.
The French doctor Nicolas Le Pois (1527-1590), also known as Nicolas Piso, was considered one of the best doctors of the 16th century.
Among other things, he was the personal physician of Duke Charles III of Lorraine (1543-1608)

8 sheets, 477 pages, 7 sheets.
With woodcut printer's mark on title, engraved portrait of the author verso title and last sheet as well as woodcut initials
Size 8 by 12.5" (31.5x20cm.)
Vellum bound (worn)
title page and last two sheets with backed tear as well as some foxing and finger staining.
Lacks endpapers and one of the ties
First edition.
Text in Latin


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