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CLAUDII GALENI 

IN HIPPOCR. WITH MEDICORUM PRINCIPIIS PROGNOSTICUM

COMMENTARIUS IN TREIS LIBROS DIVISUS 

INTERPRETER IOAN. GORRAEO PARISIENSI MEDICAL DOCTOR 

JULY 

APUD GULIELMUM ROVILLIUM SUB SCUTO VENETO 

MDLII

Beautiful edition of 1552 of this commentary to the aphorisms of Hippocrates by the physycian philosopher and grammarian Claudius Galen (129-216) edited by the French physician Jean de Gorris (1505-1577). 

The Hippocratic aphorisms are a crucial source of information about ancient medicine, and Galen's commentary on them a key to their interpretation and reception in later times.

Editorial mark on the title page.

In very good conditions.

Full parchment cover of 17th century in very good conditions lightly worn in the extremities. Binding in good conditions. Pages in good condition with foxing. In 24. 12x8.5 cm. pp. 376+(24).

CLAUDII GALENI 

IN HIPPOCR. WITH MEDICORUM PRINCIPIIS PROGNOSTICUM

COMMENTARIUS IN TREIS LIBROS DIVISUS 

INTERPRETER IOAN. GORRAEO PARISIENSI MEDICAL DOCTOR 

JULY 

APUD GULIELMUM ROVILLIUM SUB SCUTO VENETO 

MDLII

Beautiful 1552 edition of this commentary on the aphorisms of Hippocrates by the physician, philosopher and grammarian Claudius Galen (129-216) edited by the French physician Jean de Gorris (1505-1577). 

Hippocrates' aphorisms are a fundamental source for ancient medicine and Galen's commentary is a key to their interpretation in more recent times.

Editorial brand on the title page: Frontal eagle with spread wings surmounts a globe with two snakes on the sides.

In excellent condition.

Seventeenth-century full parchment cover in excellent general condition with slight wear on the edges and spine. Binding in good condition. Inside, the pages are in good condition with foxing. In 24. 12x8.5 cm. pp. 376+(24).