Origine des Apothicaires de Bruges
by DE MEYER, (Isaac-Joseph, 1786-1861)
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Bruges,: Félix de Pachtere,, 1843.. 85, [iii] pp. Large 4to (22 x 29,5 cm.). Half black cloth library binding with gild lettered red morocco label on spine. Original printed front wrapper bound in (slightly dust soiled), which has a small tear in the inner margin and missing a small piece of the lower outer corner. With a wood engraved title vignette and 7 figures (headings & seals). ¶ Published in a very limited edition, probably not more than 300 copies. A very rare large paper copy with author's autograph dedication to a fellow surgeon. The author was probably one of the most curious figures in Belgium medicine of the period. He was notes as a war surgeon and obstetrician. He wrote several interesting books and paper related to the medical history of Bruges. This work has two chapters. The first is devoted to the Epiciers-Droguistes of the "Kuyd-Halle", which originated in the 13th century. The second part is devoted to the Apothecaries of Brugge. The work is concluded by a list of the members of the "Kruyd-Halle rom ca. 1488 to 1795. Copy from E. Vekema collection. -- (The paper is slightly age-toned, one page loose).
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- Sylco bvba livres anciens - antiquarian books (BE)
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- 1598
- Title
- Origine des Apothicaires de Bruges
- Author
- DE MEYER, (Isaac-Joseph, 1786-1861)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Félix de Pachtere,
- Place of Publication
- Bruges,
- Date Published
- 1843.
- Keywords
- pharmacy pharmacy brugge bruges apothecaries herbals herbal trade folklore therapeutics guilds pharmaceutical profession brugges
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- pharmacy - chemistry;
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Fine and rare books in the fields of science, medicine, technology and the applied arts. Old fashioned printed catalogues and lists available on request.A note on binding conservation. All our ancient leather bindings are carefully cleaned with Brecknell's leather soap, and when needed, treated with hydroxypropylcellulose (in the case of dry leather). Finally we protect the leather with \"Cire 213\", the ultimate binding conservation wax developed by the BNF (Bibliothque nationale de France).
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