De Homine Figuris et latinitate donatus a Florentio Schuyl, Inclytae Urbis Syvae-Ducis Senatore, & ibidem Philosophiae Professore.
DESCARTES, RENÉ.
Leiden: Ex Officicina Hackiana, 1664. 4to (204 x 152 mm). 2nd Edition. Contemporary vellum missing front paste down. Collation: [36] 1-123 (113- 123 numbered as 112-121) [1,Nota] [4] + 10 engraved plates, two of which have overlays. This is an uncut copy with general text and figures quite clean and bright. Very Good Full Vellum (Item ID: 000023)
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This is has been called the first book on physiology, although with some conjecture. Other authors often copied the fine copper engravings. Descartes influence on medicine was somewhat limited but his systematic treatment of his subject reflects the methodical mind of this mathematician and philosopher. . (Garrison & Morison, 574; Heirs of Hippocrates 468; Waller 2376).