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an old book with illustrations of people and animals on itan old book with a snake on the front and a snake on the back
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

214 - Medicina Antiqua. Libri Quatuor Medicinae.
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Medicina Antiqua. Libri Quatuor Medicinae. Facsimile of the Code Vindobonensis 93. With over 400 illustrations on 161 leaves, in the original trim. Full facsimile, Paris, Club du Livre / Graz, Akademische Verlags- und Druckanstalt (ADEVA), 1972. 137 leaves. Decorative leather binding with rich blind embossing, gilt title on the spine, 3 bands (slightly worn). Limited edition. – Zotter 587. – “The Viennese manuscript of the *Medicina antiqua* ranks among the most significant manuscripts of its kind, not least because of its elaborate illumination. It is a medical and pharmaceutical compendium in Latin, produced in the first half of the 13th century in southern Italy, possibly in the vicinity of the Staufer court.” (Publisher’s text, Adeva). A fine edition. Contains 400 drawings on 161 leaves in the original format. Facsimile. Decorative original leather binding with rich blind embossing (slightly rubbed; slipcase has a defect). - Limited edition. - This impressive codex is one of the most important medical manuscripts. It features animals, plants, herbs, and depictions of doctors and medical treatments. Commentary in French. A good copy.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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