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BERNARDUS DE GORDONIO. Practica, seu Lilium medicinae. [204] (of [206]) leaves; lacking initial and final blanks. 4to, 239x163 mm, early vellum boards, top spine compartment restored; intermittent dampstaining in lower margins, occasional marginal soiling, scattered stains, free endpapers lacking; 1/4 calf folding case. Nijmegen Franciscan Recollect inscription on first page. (Lyon: Antoine Lambillon & Marin Sarrazin, 2 May 1491)
Third edition of a popular medieval textbook of practical medicine composed at the beginning of the 14th century and first printed in 1480. This is the first production from the press of Antoine Lambillon, who was active from 1491 to 1494. Hain-Copinger 7797; GW 4082; Goff B449; ISTC ib00449000; Sarton III, 873.
