Shelfmark
Ga.1.09
Author
Title
Andreae Vesalii Brvxellensis, invictissimi, Caroli V. Imperatoris medici, de humani corporis fabrica Libri septem.
Varying form of title
Andreae Vesalii Bruxellensis, invictissimi, Caroli V. Imperatoris medici, de humani corporis fabrica Libri septem
Varying form of title
De humani corporis fabrica
Publication, distribution, etc.
Basileae : Per Ioannem Oporinum, anno salutis per Christum parte MDLV, 1555.
Physical description
[12], 504 p, 505-506 leaves, 507-824, [48]p : ill., port. ; 44cm. (Fo.)
Note
Colophon: "Basileæ, ex officina Ioannis Oporini, anno salutis per Christum partæ MDLV. Mense Augusto".
Note
Running title: And. Vesalij De corporis humani fabrica liber I[-VII].
Note
With printed marginalia.
Note
Woodcut title-page and initials.
Note
Date in imprint taken from colophon.
Note
Verso of final leaf bears printer's device with motto "Invia virtuti nulla est via.".
Note
With an index.
Citation/references note
NLM 16th cent. 4579; Adams, V605; Cushing, H. Vesalius, VI.A.-3
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College; acquired by ECL between 1596-1622 -- Birley, The History of College Library (1970), p. 22.
Binding
16th century brown panelled calf; five raised bands.
Subject
Human anatomy Atlases Early works to 1800.
Subject
Human anatomy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Anatomy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Medicine Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
Switzerland Basel
Identifier
B21772