FIORAVANTI, Miroir universel des arts et sciences, 1598
FIORAVANTI, Léonard.
Miroir universel des arts et sciences.
Paris, Regnault Chaudiere, 1598.
Two parts bound in one 8vo (172x110 mm), (16)-526 pages / (16)-136-(7) pages. binding : Contemporary full vellum. Binding with old repairs.
Rare work of spagyric medicine.
Our copy, in accordance with what the title page announces, and unlike the copy Dorbon describes, is complete with the second part "Les Caprices touching la médecine".
This last part contains the description of the philosopher's stone, the elixir of life and what will be known as the Balm of Fioravanti.
This balm was a panacea that had made its creator famous.
references: Dorbon [1652 : "C'est là en réalité l'édition de 1598 à laquelle le libraire Chaudière a remis un nouveau titre."] Duveen [218].
Price : 1250 €