Timoteo Rosselli — De&Apos; Secreti Univerali

Venetia, Appressio il Barezzi, 1644 . Leather. A very scarce mid seventeenth-century edition of Timoteo Rosselli's 'De' Secreti Universali&apos. In the original Italian.First published in 1561, this work is very scarce in all editions. With parts I and II of the work bound together, with individual title pages and pagination.Intended for 'men and women of intelligence, for Doctors' and for 'every virtuous person', the author compiles medicinal treatments and tips, discussing means of treating plague, stomach pains, and wound, and for creating healing and perfumed waters and oils.a8, A-R8; a8, A-Q8, R4Collated, complete.A very scarce work offering insight into the medical treatment of centuries past. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Light rubbing to raised bands, joints and board perimeters. Hinges lightly strained, but firmly held. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, with the odd light handling mark. Pencil notation and underlining throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .