Ɵ The first three books of health. Paris, Jean Richer, 1583. In-16, olive morocco, triple gilt fillet, ornate spine, interior roulette, gilt edges (18th century binding).
Rare first edition of this medical treatise in the form of a poem, offering precious principles of hygiene, among which the unreserved prescription for diet.
The author expresses, moreover, his hostility towards bloodletting and purgations and speaks out against any treatment using astrology, a practice very much in force at the time.
Gérard François was one of Henri IV's physicians; he is also the author of another poem: La Maladie du grand corps de la France (1595).
From the library of Doctor Bernard Jean (1992, n°78).
A poorly sewn copy, alternately short of inner or outer margin. Edges and some corners restored to the first two quires. A restored spine.
Viollet-le-Duc, t. I, p. 267. - Diane Barbier-Mueller, Inventaire..., n°358.
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