466 - Fallopio, G.

Fallopio, G. Book of Arts... on Various Useful, Hitherto Hidden, and Amusing Arts... Augsburg, Manger 1588. (xvi)-466 p., xlvi index. - ╔Advert.: *Haussartzney*...╗ published by Mr. Christophorum Landrinum.... (xliv) p. Contemporary leather. Margins partly cut down, some minor water stains. Binding slightly damaged. - "Durling 1451. This edition is not listed in Wellcome or Waller (only other editions). A rare work on so-called 'Hausvaterliteratur'." The “Hausapotheke,” which appeared in several editions during its time, including in this compilation, was translated by the Augsburg physician Hieronymus Mertz. It contains a wealth of folk recipes, essences, and ointments, as well as numerous alchemical instructions. The bound work by Landrinus (Landre), “Hausartzney. In which many fine and proven arts, derived from humble and, to many, contemptible things … are contained,” is a precursor to Paullini’s “Dreckapotheke.” – 43.