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MONARDES, Nicolas (1498-1588). Simplicium medicamentorum ex novo orbe delatorum, quorum in medicina usus est, historia. Translated from Spanish into Latin by Charles de l'Ecluse. Antwerp: Plantin, 1579.
8o (159 x 102 mm). 13 woodcuts in text by l'Ecluse. Modern calf. Provenance: William Salloch (booklabel on rear pastedown)
Second Latin edition. Monardes provided the first illustration of the tobacco plant. The book details the drugs and medicinal herbs of the New World, and includes woodcuts of tobacco, pepper, other plants and an armadillo. Adams M1593; Alden & Landis 579/39; Sabin 49942.
8o (159 x 102 mm). 13 woodcuts in text by l'Ecluse. Modern calf. Provenance: William Salloch (booklabel on rear pastedown)
Second Latin edition. Monardes provided the first illustration of the tobacco plant. The book details the drugs and medicinal herbs of the New World, and includes woodcuts of tobacco, pepper, other plants and an armadillo. Adams M1593; Alden & Landis 579/39; Sabin 49942.