Jul 30, 2020 - Sale 2543

Sale 2543 - Lot 289

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Rangone, Tommaso [aka Thomas Philologus] (1493-1577) Ivlio III. Sanctissimo Thomae Philologi Ravenna. De Vita Hominis Vltra CXX. Annos Protrahenda. Quarto, A-Z4, Aa-Hh4, Ii2, woodcut device to title with papal arms, text in italics throughout, bound in contemporary limp paper, a few neat paper repairs and some light water stains to text; dedicated to Pope Julius III (1487-1555); 8 1/4 x 6 in. Venice: [no printer],1550/1551.
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First edition of Rangone's work on longevity. A long life stems from the influence of the planets, God's will, a man's heavenly nature, diet, and the art of medicine. He also mentions antidotes to poison, and the use of magnets, pearls, and other occult methods to extend life.