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Andreas Vesalius. De humani corporis fabrica libri septem. ...
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Andreas Vesalius. De humani corporis fabrica libri septem. Basel: Johannes Oporinus, [1555 (colophon)].Folio. Collation: a-z6 A-V6 X2 (includes fold-out diagram) Y-Z6 aa6 bb8 ( 6+ fold-out diagram) cc-zz6, Aa8, Bb-Dd6 E5. Woodcut title page of Vesalius' lab, full-page portrait, two fold-out diagrams of the circulatory and nervous systems and in-text illustrations throughout, some full-page. Half vellum over marbled boards, all edges gilt, gilt-lettered spine.
Second folio edition, printed on heavier paper with the author's additions and corrections.
Condition: Fold-out diagrams each with fold-out tear repaired, 18mm to first and 17.5mm to second; lacking final leaf E6, blank save publisher's device on the verso; marginal dampstaining heaviest at beginning and end; early text deletion resulting in ink burn and loss of text to title page, publisher's name removed from title page and colophon and small stamp removed from the title page. Front joint split but holding; scratches and some edgewear to boards.
References: Garrison-Morton 377; Norman 2139.
Provenance: Paul B. Hoeber Medical Books (bookseller's ticket to front pastedown); Christie's New York, 9 June 1999, lot 69.
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2025 December 15 Rare Books Signature® Auction #6323 (go to Auction Home page)
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