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BEVERWYCK, Johan van (1594-1647)

Wercken der genees-konste, bestaende in den schat der gesontheyt, schat der ongesontheyt, heel-konste
Amsterdam
J.J. Schipper
1680
€300 - €450

In-4°, 4 delen in één band, met talrijke illustraties. Bevat: Schat der Gesontheyt + Schat der Ongesontheydt (2 dln.)+ Lof der genees-konste. Tekst in twee kolommen, redelijk goed bewaard exemplaar. Vol kalfslederen band uit de tijd. Bijgevoegd: VAN BEVERWYCK - Van de uitnementheyt des vrouwelicken geslachts. Dordrecht, 1643. 8°, tal. grav., vol perkament uit de tijd (nc)

Very popular medical handbook by Johan van Beverwyck (1594-1647), dealing with all aspects of human health. He was one of the first MD's who adapted Harvey's theory of the circulation of the blood. At least 10 editions of this 'health bible' appeared in the 17th c. Ref. Krivatsy, 1189

Medecine