[Lonicer, Adam. Naturalis historiae opus novum …] Imprint from colophon: Frankfurt: Christ. Egen., 1551. 11.5" x 7.5". Defective, lacking title (and possibly a few other leaves.) [17] index leaves, and approx. 352 leaves. Period limp vellum. ************** Defective but important first edition of this popular herbal and medical book. The present example contains hand-colored woodcut illustrations throughout. A second volume was published in 1555, though that volume is typically not found with the first, and it is listed separately in bibliographies.

Binding pulled, torn and soiled. Contents with variety of stains in places throughout, some leaves detached, several leaves chipped with loss of text and other leaves with frayed/chipped margins, some paper repairs. Sold as-is with all faults.