The Anatomy of Melancholy
London: Peter Parker, 1676. Edition: 8th edition., Binding: original full calf boards rebacked expertly, spine with 6 compartments of raised bands, gilt lettering on two, all edges speckled red., Notes: With the rare leaf listing “Books printed for and sold by Peter Parker.” 8th edition is the last 17th Century edition, first was c.1621.“The first psychiatric encyclopedia, citing nearly 500 medical authors, and also a literary tour de force” (Garrison-Morton 4918.1)
“The first psychiatric encyclopedia, citing nearly 500 medical authors, and also a literary tour de force” (Garrison-Morton 4918.1), Size: Small folio, Illustration: Engraved title page by Christoffel Le Bron, with illustrations representing the effects of Melancholy from Superstition, Solitude, Love and Hypochondriasis., References: Wing B6184. Jordan Smith 8., Pages: P. half-title, frontis, engraved title page, blank, dedication, blank, (2), 46, (6), 434, index (8), (2)., Category: Book Medical; Book Social Sciences. In very good condition. Item #B2196
Edition: 8th edition., Binding: original full calf boards rebacked expertly, spine with 6 compartments of raised bands, gilt lettering on two, all edges speckled red., Notes: With the rare leaf listing “Books printed for and sold by Peter Parker.” 8th edition is the last 17th Century edition, first was c.1621.“The first psychiatric encyclopedia, citing nearly 500 medical authors, and also a literary tour de force” (Garrison-Morton 4918.1)
“The first psychiatric encyclopedia, citing nearly 500 medical authors, and also a literary tour de force” (Garrison-Morton 4918.1), Size: Small folio, Illustration: Engraved title page by Christoffel Le Bron, with illustrations representing the effects of Melancholy from Superstition, Solitude, Love and Hypochondriasis., References: Wing B6184. Jordan Smith 8., Pages: P. half-title, frontis, engraved title page, blank, dedication, blank, (2), 46, (6), 434, index (8), (2)., Category: Book Medical; Book Social Sciences.
Price: $3,750.00