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16mo (12.5 x 8 cm). [44], [4 blank], 499, [8], [5 blank] pp. With dozens of woodcut illustrations in text. Contemporary limp sheepskin parchment. Third edition in the original Latin, of the first part of Conrad Gesner's very popular book of secrets. It primarily concerns distillation and its use in making medicines, with most of the woodcuts illustrating furnaces, glassware and other equipment for distilling. It discusses the various kinds of distillation, the equipment and techniques, aqueous solutions, the making of medicines from a wide variety of plants, animals and minerals (including metal salts), extracting oils, etc. - "The work begins with a short historical introduction which says that the Greeks and Romans could not yet distil and claims that the art was invented by the Barbarians, Carthaginians and Arabs shortly after the famous Hellenistic physicians. He gives a few short notes on Arabian scientists like Mesue, Avicenna and Bulcasis, describing their methods of making rose-oil" (Forbes). - Conrad Gesner (1516-65), a Zurich scholar of remarkable breadth who wrote on bibliography, botany, zoology, medicine and pharmacology, published the first volume of his De remediis secretis in 1552 under the pseudonym Euonymus Philiatrus. It quickly went through many editions and was translated into French, German, Italian and English by 1559. A second part appeared posthumously, edited by Gesner's student Caspar Wolf (1532-1601) and Froschauer, who printed its first edition. - Binding soiled and a few stains and smudges throughout; a good copy. USTC 151668. Wellcome I, 2778. Not in Durling. Cf. Forbes, A short history of the art of distillation, pp. 120-126.
4to. (8), "225" [= 215], (1 blank); "80" [= 72] pp. Including: Nicander of Colophon. Alexipharmaca. In Nicander Theriaca scholia auctoris incerti, et vetusta et utilia. In eiusdem Alexipharmaca diversorum auctorum scholia. 3 parts in 1 volume. Each part with its own title-page, with a woodcut caduceus device on all three. Set in roman and Greek types. 17th-century(?) richly gold-tooled red morocco, gilt edges; subtly rebacked, with the original backstrip laid down. Bilingual edition (Greek & Latin) of two medical hexametric poems by the Hellenistic poet and physician Nicander of Colophon (fl. second century BC), followed by a part with ancient scholia in Greek. The two poems are followed by comments by its translator, the Parisian pharmacist Jean de Gorris (1505-1577). They were first published separately in 1549 and 1556 and here for the first time published together. Nicander wrote at least 20 works, but "only his Theriaca (958 hexameters on poisonous creatures and on antidotes for their bites and stings) and Alexipharmaca (630 hexameters on antidotes to poisons) are extant". - "Nicander's influence on later Greek and Latin literature was considerable. Not only did Virgil, Ovid, and Antoninus Liberalis draw on his works, but Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Erotian, Aelian, and Athenaeus of Naucratis also benefited from direct or indirect familiarity with Nicander. In the 1st century BC the enormously learned scholar Didymus ("Chalcenterus") appears to have made extensive use of Nicander's lexicographic contributions. Although Dioscorides only twice cites Nicander's views in his Materia Medica, Galen in his pharmacological works quotes a number of verse passages from Nicander. Papyrus fragments from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD further confirm Nicander's popularity in the Roman empire" (Von Staden). - With the bookplate of the British politician John Thynne, Baron Carteret of Hawnes, dated 1841. Washed, with some faint early manuscript notes. Durling notes that, like in our copy, a general title-page is lacking in their copy, but this appears to be as usual. Internally in very good condition. Rebacked, lower hinge weakened, front hinge professionally repaired. Durling 3341. USTC 160585. Wellcome I, 4530. Cf. H. Von Staden, "Nicander" in N. Wilson, Encyclopedia of ancient Greece (2006).
8vo. (48), 283, (5) pp. (including errata leaf and priviledge at end). - Bound with (II): Cardona, Juan Bautista. De expungendis haereticorum propriis nominibus etiam de libris qui de religione ex professo non tractant. Rome, Giuseppe de Angelis, 1576. 152 pp. With woodcut printer's device on title-page. Contemporary limp vellum with ms. spine title. First edition of this notorious 16th century defence of censorship, couched as a dialogue between Theotimus and Nicolaus, which includes biting attacks on authors who were thought to threaten public morals - notably Rabelais. Other widely-received works of a particularly corrupting character that Dupuyherbault (ca. 1490-1566) singles out for criticism include the Arthurian literary cycle, Merlin's prophecies (highly esteemed in the Middle Ages), Ogier the Dane, and especially the 13th century Roman de la Rose: indeed, the author of this work (he writes) must have suffered the fate of Judas, unless he repented of his sins (p. 131). Dupuyherbault is also one of the earliest scholars to note that catalogues of banned books are prone to being exploited as lists of recommended reading by persons who otherwise would have remained ignorant of their existence (p. 238). - Very rare: a single copy in auction records since 1963. A German translation appeared as early as 1581. - II: "A curious little work" (Reusch) in which Cardona, who was himself involved with the Roman Congregation's expurgation efforts, provides an elaborate argument for striking also the names of the heretic authors from their expurged books. The Spaniard J. B. Cardona (1511-89), bishop of Tortosa, suggests that this would bring greater honour to Christ while denying the heretic the honour he craves, whereas preserving their names would be tantamount to giving credit where none is due. The only cases in which the heretic authors' names are to be kept are those in which they are mentioned by pious or learned men with the purpose of refuting or slighting them. "A member of the Index Congregation, Cardinal Gabriel Paleotto, agreed with Cardona and prompted him to have his treatise printed. Gregory XIII accepted the dedication of the work and issued the relevant decree 'for the said reasons as well as for others'" (cf. Reusch I, 454). Rare; a single copy in auction records internationally. - Rather light browning throughout the volume, but an attractive and well-preserved book. I: BM-STC French 145. Adams D 1154. Reusch I, 284. - II: BM-STC Italian 149. Edit 16, CNCE 9486. Reusch I, 453f. OCLC 872432320. Not in Adams.
19727104591Urbana, Chicago & London: University of Illinois Press 1972. (8), 244 Seiten. Gr. 8° (22,5-25 cm). Orig.-Broschur. [Softcover / Paperback].
1410205932.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
19033448459Hamburg, Staackmann, 1903. II, 169 S. OBroschur (Umschlag leicht eingerissen).
1981161151Chicago: Moody Press 1981. XVII, 538; XVII, 541-1124 Seiten. Zweispaltiger Druck. 4° (25-35 cm). Orig.-Kunstlederbände mit goldgeprägten Titeln auf Deckeln und Rücken. [Hardcover / fest gebunden].
1996160993Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson 1996. LXIII, 492; XI, 603; X, 694 Seiten. Gr. 8° (22,5-25 cm). Orig.-Kunstlederbände mit goldgeprägten Rückentiteln sowie mit Orig.-Schutzumschlägen. [Hardcover / fest gebunden].
8vo. (6), 351, (1) pp. With woodcut printer's device on title-page (repeated on verso of final leaf). 16th century brown ruled calf with later handwritten spine title. All edges red. First issue of the Leipzig edition, the second printing ever. Greek text throughout; Victorinus Strigel issued a Latin translation (not present here) to accompany it. - Theodoret, bishop of Cyrus (ca. 393-458) was an influential theologian of the School of Antioch. He played a pivotal role in several 5th century Byzantine Church controversies that led to various ecumenical acts and schisms and is considered "one of the principal Greek writers of the 5th century" (Tusc. Lex. Lit., p. 254). - Light browning and staining (more pronounced in first and last leaf). A few contemporary annotations. VD 16, T 768. Hoffmann I, 495. Graesse VI.2, 118. OCLC 54244694.
19-8255Paris: Le Boulevard ca. 1860s. 11.5 x 16.75 inches 29.5 x 42 cm. Unbound sheet. Good with creasing along top edge and tearing along sides. Original black and white 19th century lithograph by Etienne Carjat signature on left bottom corner: “Et. Carjat.†Additional text on bottom reads: â€Imp. Bertrauts Paris.†Published in Le Boulevard text verso. En Francais. Paris: Le Boulevard, [ca. 1860s]. unknown
First Edition, 21pp., 4 illustrs., orig. decorated cloth.
1984ABE-1776336431963USA: FRANKLIN 1984 A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition SIGNED by author Gail Godwin in unread fine condition; Justin Stokes would never forget the summer she turned fourteen. In the little pondside hut also known as the "finishing school " eccentric free-spirited Ursula DeVane opened up a world full of magical possibilities for Justin teaching her valuable lessons of love and loyalty. But the lessons of the finishing school have their dark side as well. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. FRANKLIN SIGNED FIRST EDITION. Limited Edition. Signed by Authors. Hardcover. Fine. FRANKLIN hardcover
19122111902160201272Toundo shoten 1912. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Toundo shoten paperback
1917278321Preston : Guardian Printing Works 1917. First Edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. Physical description; 40 pages ; 16º. Subject; Cooking. Preston : Guardian Printing Works paperback
No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 64pp. Embroidery magazine with features on Japan indigo patterns, Margi Hennen dolls, Lord Middleton collection, Pakistan to England cloth and stitch, creative screen printing, Sian Martin, Oxford Community Embroidery, lightweight felts, stitchers on the internet, Bowes Mueum, amber into gold, changing times and embroidery sales, events, books and exhibitions.
The 150th anniversary of De La Rue Company Limited in the form of an Atlas, a memorial to their past and contemporary history. With Geographical Index. Numerous illustrations. Presentation label on front pastedown. Includes loose printed unsigned message from the Chairman on headed paper. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries
Three Volumes. Portrait frontis. Foxed. Uncut. Top edges gold. 8vo. Original full cloth bindings, lettered and decorated in gold. Hardbound. Worn set. Francis Thompson (1859-1907) was an English poet and ascetic. After attending college, he moved to London to become a writer, became addicted to opium, and was a street vagrant for years. A married couple read his poetry and rescued him, publishing his first book Poems in 1893. Thompson lived as an unbalanced invalid in Wales and at Storrington, but wrote three books of poetry, with other works and essays, before dying of tuberculosis in 1907. SET/W50
2466Boston:: The Compay: 232 Summer Street . . 16mo buff patterned wrappers printed in black; stapled through the center leaves with two staples which have rusted causing some staining in the gutters--otherwise in remarkably fine condition NOT IN BIANCHI. The Summer Street address 1903-1931 was the fourth location of the Merrymount Press. The Times of London article appeared in September 1912; in the list of publications for 1913 and 1914 are projected Boston:: [The Compay]: 232 Summer Street, . unknown books
2466Boston:: The Compay: 232 Summer Street . . 16mo buff patterned wrappers printed in black; stapled through the center leaves with two staples which have rusted causing some staining in the gutters--otherwise in remarkably fine condition NOT IN BIANCHI. The Summer Street address 1903-1931 was the fourth location of the Merrymount Press. The Times of London article appeared in September 1912; in the list of publications for 1913 and 1914 are projected Boston:: [The Compay]: 232 Summer Street, . unknown
1959002039London: Dent 1959 1959 Full buckram binding with no jacket as issued but fitted with a clear sleeve. First Edition First Impression of this sought after volume issued in memory of the artist. Enclosed is the prospectus for the book and the V & A exhibition notice which coincided with the publication. A vigorous and prolific engraver Gibbings was hugely influential. This superlative work is a great example of book production and it is a fitting tribute to a great talent. Very heavy and will need insurance and extra postage depending on destination. 0.0 0.0 0.0. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included. London: Dent, 1959 hardcover
pp. vii, 95 + Frontis. Full page drawings by Fritz Eichenberg. Title page printed red and black. Red initials. All edges gold. Designed by Howard N. King. 4to. Original cloth backed paper binding. Gilt lettered spine. Original slip case. Hardbound. Limited Edition. Number 838 of only 1700. Very nice copy of a keepsake from the Maple Press. PRESS/W34
1973158777Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press 1973. XVI, 511 Seiten. Mit einigen schwarzweißen Abbildungen im Text. Gr. 8° (22,5-25 cm). Orig.-Broschur. [Softcover / Paperback].
8vo., Thirteenth Impression thus, with a frontispiece; patterned boards, black cloth back lettered in gilt, sprinkled edges, a near fine copy complete with publisher's wrap-around band. Fine copy of this wide-ranging collection of old and new Virginia recipes. The book is styled as a facsimile of the first American cookery book: Park's 'Compleat Housewife' of 1742.
1952002885(Genève) (Imprimerie La Sirène) 1952 In-8 Broché, couv. illustrée Edition originale
16 p. + Frontis. Title page decorations hand colored. Small 12mo. 18 cm. Original full cloth binding, decorated in gold. Privately printed for George Zabriskie as a Christmas greeting presented to Mrs. (David) Van Dusen, signed by Zabriskie. George Albert Zabriskie (1860-1954) was President of the New York Historical Society from 1939-1947, and Honorary President from 1948 until his death in 1954. He was a great enthusiast of fine books and book binding, and an expert amateur hand-tooler and finisher of books. Though he lived in New York City, he "wintered" in Florida, and issued these charming Christmas keepsakes from his home: "The Doldrums" a Mission-Spanish Revival residence designed by Albert Pierce. A wonderful little piece on Stradivarius. A bright copy of a nice little keepsake. W69.
