Gryphon Editions. New York. 1992. . . . Pp xxii 85. Green leather binding with gilt-stamped design on boards and titling on spine in 22-karat gold, 3 raised bands on spine, marbled end papers,green silk ribbon marker. Facsimile edition of the limited 1934 edition privately printed for the members of The Classics of Medicine Library. This book is a translation of the important work on the germ theory of infection by Fracastoro. It includes a poem, originally printed in Rome 1531, which gave syphillis its name and recognized its venereal cause. Illustrated with 11 black and white illustrations on plates as well as several head pieces and figures in text.
Measures 9.7" (24.5 cms) x 6.4" (16.cms)
85 numbered pages
Fair Condition, some water damage at the top of all the pages, still readable and still great for displaying on a shelf, please see images. I have many of these listed, and they are all pre-owned so wont be mint, but unless I have specifically stated, they will be free from any obvious flaws,and most of these look as new
I combine postage and I post daily, this will be sent tracked. For Uk buyers, no extra shipping charges for any extra subsequent books to be sent at the same time. I will refund the postage if already paid for. For international sales, please message me and I will give you a quote based on the weight and destination
These will be packed well