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Lot n° 39

GALIEN.

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Opera. Venice, Giunta, 1576-1577. 9 parts in 5 volumes in folio, calf turned green (17th century binding). Durling, n°1760. Rare Venetian edition, published by Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606). The last volume includes the precious and copious galenic index drawn up by Brasavola (1500-1555), a physician and philosopher born in Ferrara, and first published in 1550. Titles set in a beautiful woodcut historiated frame. Defects.