HERBAL Herbolario Volgare nel quale se dimostra a conoscer

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(HERBAL.) Herbolario Volgare, nel quale se dimostra a conoscer le herbe, & le sue virtu, & il modo di operarle, co[n] molti altri simplici. Large woodcut of SS. Cosmas and Damian on title; 170 woodcut text illustrations with contemporary hand coloring. [12], 169 [i. e., 170], [18] leaves. 8vo, contemporary limp vellum, worn, spine imperfect, small holes through covers; some light marginal soiling and minor dampstains, scattered minor tears not affecting text or illustrations, occasional early underscoring and marginalia. Early Castilion Fiorentino Franciscan ownership inscription on title; extensive early manuscript notes on front and rear endleaves giving medicinal formulas and remedies for various complaints. (Venice: Francesco Alessandro Bindone & Mapheo Pasini, June) 1536

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Third edition of the 1522 Italian version of the 1484 Mainz Herbarius, the first printed herbal, an anonymous Latin compilation from classical, Arabic, and medieval sources. Choulant, Graphische Incunabeln, page 17; Durling 2271; Nissen BBI 2316; see also Arber, pages 20-22.