NONNIUS LUDOVICUS [i e NUÑEZ LUIS] Ichtyophagia; sive De pis

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NONNIUS, LUDOVICUS [i. e., NUÑEZ, LUIS]. Ichtyophagia; sive, De piscium esu commentarius. [16], 176, [16] pages. 8vo, later vellum, covers warped; light dampstaining and paper corrosion in blank lower outer corners, title has washed-out stamp and abraded early inscription in blank upper margin with small piece missing from top edge. Antwerp: apud Petrum & Joannem Belleros, 1616

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first edition of the first book on the health benefits of fish consumption, describing 37 types of fish, their characteristics, habitats, virtues, and preparation, with extensive citations from the writings of ancient and early modern authors as well as a multilingual glossary. Nuñez (1553-1645) was an Antwerp physician of Marrano descent. Friedenwald (1946), page 120; Krivatsy 8338; Palau 196863 (not having seen a copy); Vicaire 626.