CRAANEN, Theodor. Tractatus physico-medicus de Homine in quo status ejus tam naturalis, quam praeternaturalis, quoad Theoriam rationalem mechanice demonstratur. Cum figuris aeneis et Indicibus... Leyden, P. Vander Aa, 1689

4to, mm. 200x160; Contemporary full calf binding, brown edges; pp. [16], 765, [51]; Title page in red and black ink. with vignette, Headpiece with coat of arms of the prince d'Orange e Nassau Guglielmo Enrico, 1 copper plated folded out text with the portrait of the Author engraved by A. Blooteling, 38 plates copper plates out text. Two notes of possession of old hand on the first sheet of the guard, with a date 1737.

First Edition illustrated. In this remarkable work of anatomy and physiology, published posthumously by Theodor Schoon, the Dutch physician, professor at the University of Leiden, supporter of Cartesian philosophy, applies the mechanistic paradigm of Descartes anatomy and physiology of the human body. Remarkable defense of blood circulation exhibited by Harvey argues among other breathing of the fetus in the womb, something that was derided by many contemporaries. The anatomical plates illustrating the works are very precise and detailed.

Bierens de Haan, n. 993; Biogr. Univ. X, 166; Hirsch, II, 135; Wellcome, II, p. 403.

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