1586 - Wauters, P.-E.

Wauters, P.-E. Dissertatio botanico-medica. On Certain Belgian Plants Suitable as Substitutes for Exotic Ones. Ghent [Gand], published by J.F. Vander Schueren, 1785. [8], 80, [1] p. - ╔Included:╗ Epitome of the dissertation awarded to the most celebrated Dr. Burtin. On certain substitutes for exotic plants to be found in Belgium. [4], 51 p. 2 volumes in 1. Original half-calf binding with gilt spine decoration and a black label; marbled boards. Fine copy. Two very rare works on medical botany and the pharmaceutical aspects of botany in Belgium. Not included in Stafleu’s original edition of this work by Wauters (Termonde 1745–1840, Ghent). The prize in the competition was awarded to Burtin (the author of the famous *Orychtographie de Bruxelles*... published in 1784), while Wauters received only the runner-up prize because he did not answer the question from a medical perspective (# Vanderhaegen, 6514 and 6513.). - 44.