Vesalius, Andreas. Andreae Vesalii Bruxellensis, inuictissimi Caroli V Imperatoris medici, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem

Cushing, H. Bio-bib. of Andreas Vesalius: VI.A.-3
Verzeichnis der im deutschen Sprachbereich erschienenen Drucke des XVI. Jahrhunderts: V 911
Heirs of Hippocrates: 283
Folger bibliographic ID: 344135
Garrison-Morton (5th ed.): 377
Folger call number: QM25 .V4 1555 Cage
Folger holdings ID: 494955

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In Latin with some Greek and Hebrew references The illustrations have in the past been attributed to members of Titian's studio, particularly Jan Stephan van Calcar Lower shield on title page reads: Cum Caesareae Maiest. Galliarum Regis, ac Senatus Veneti gratia & priuilegio, ut in diplomatis continetur 2nd folio (3rd ed.). See Cushing, VI.A.-3 Date of publication from colophon which reads: Basileae, ex officina Ioannis Oporini, anno saluti per Christum partae MDLV. mense Augusto Printer's device on leaf 2E6 verso (motto: Invia virtuti nulla est via) Signatures: a-z⁶ A-V⁶ X² Y-Z⁶ 2a-2z⁶ 2A⁸ 2B-2E⁶ Leaf 2E6 recto is blank Leaf X1 is numbered 505 and is a folded plate; Leaf X2 has title: Charta paruas aliquot figuras complectens ... Folded leaf between leaves 2b5 and 2b6 is also numbered 553-554 on recto Woodcut illustrated title page; initials, some historiated and ornamental; printed marginal notes Note from printer to reader on leaves a5 verso-a6 recto Portrait of Vesalius on leaf a6 verso Errata on leaf 2B1 recto Register on leaf 2E5 recto Includes index

Item information about Folger QM25 .V4 1555 Cage

Bound in 18th century quarter sheep (rebacked) with speckled paste paper boards. Ms. title on tail edge. Title page mounted. Ms. inscription indicating Jesuit provenance partially torn away: Collegij [...?] Societatis Jesu

Uniform title: De humani corporis fabrica
Alternate titles: Andreae Vesalii Brvxellensis, invictissimi Caroli V Imperatoris medici, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem, Andreae Vesalii Bruxellensis, invictissimi Caroli V Imperatoris medici, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem

Human anatomy Physiology Blood-vessels Nerves Medicine Vesalius, Andreas, 1514-1564

author: Vesalius, Andreas, 1514-1564
depiction: Vesalius, Andreas, 1514-1564
printer: Oporinus, Joannes, 1507-1568
illustrator: Calcar, Jan Stephan van, 1499-1546?