Title: Observationes Medicae, 1672. Tulp’s “Book of Monsters” with 20 Engravings Including Animals and More
Author: Nicolaas Tulp, Chadwyck-Healey
Publisher: Amsterdam, Apud Danielem Ezevirium
Condition: Very Good
A late 17th century edition of Tulp’s Medical Observations, containing 20 beautiful engravings of medical plates, a portrait by L. Visscher, and a frontispiece. There are early descriptions of migraines and the impact of smoking tobacco on the lungs, as well as illustrations of spinal bifida, conjoined twins, an orangutang, and swordfish.
One finely bound volume in 12mo, (12)+392 pages
This volume is in very good shape, with rubbing and wear to the binding, and splitting to the hinges. There is foxing and soiling throughout.