183 - ALDEBRANDIN OF SIENA. THE REGIME OF THE BODY. A 13th-century French text, published for the first time based on manuscripts from the Bibliothèque Nationale and the Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal, by Drs. Louis Landouzy and Roger Pépin, with variants, a glossary, and reproductions of miniatures.

ALDEBRANDIN OF SIENA. THE REGIME OF THE BODY. A 13th-century French text, published for the first time based on manuscripts from the Bibliothèque Nationale and the Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal, by Drs. Louis Landouzy and Roger Pépin, with variants, a glossary, and reproductions of miniatures. Paris, Champion, 1911. Large 8vo, paperback. A health guide divided into four main sections: general hygiene, the health of each body part, dietetics (including a study of over 170 foods), and physiognomy. Numbered copy. Cover slightly soiled; otherwise, a fine copy. Included: GIBAULT (Georges). HISTORY OF VEGETABLES. Paris, Librairie Horticole, 1912. 8vo, paperback. First edition illustrated with figures in the text. Good condition. SET OF 2 VOLUMES.