Sold for:
$671

Amsterdam: Johannes Ravesteinii, 1659. 12mo, full contemporary calf, very old tape to spine with manuscript title, engraved title page. Second edition of the first accurate account of the liver and the independent study of the lymphatics. Considered the most important book to date on the physiology of the digestive system. With two folding plates, half-title plate to p. 305, and eight woodcuts in text. Binding slightly soiled with a small tear to rear board; otherwise fine.


Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Date:
2009-07-28