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FERNEL, Jean Franois (ca. 1497-1558). Medicina. Paris: Andreas Wechel, 1554.
3 parts in one volume. 2o (341 x 226 mm). Collation: *6 a-v6 x-z4; A-T6 V4 X6 Y4; Aa-Gg6 Hh Ii4. 315 leaves. Roman type. Woodcut portrait, numerous woodcut initials. (Title soiled with a few marginal repairs, library stamp removed from title, a few short internal tears in Aa1 affecting a few letters, margins renewed at gutter on last few leaves, final leaf with printer's device replaced from another edition by Wechel, some staining). 17th-century Italian flexible boards (a few minor defects and stains). Provenance: early ink notations on rear cover and pastedowns; extensive marginalia and underlining in several early hands; religious verse in a 17th-century hand on a loosely inserted half-sheet.
FIRST EDITION OF "THE FIRST SYSTEMATIC TREATISE ON PATHOLOGY, which also introduced the names for the sciences of pathology and physiology" (Garrison-Morton). Fernel's insistence on personal observation and experiment made him one of the most influential physicians of the new school of medicine. He gained great reputation for curing the sterility of Catherine de Medici and treating the poor health of Diane de Poitiers. Later he was appointed physician to Henry II. In the important second part of Medicina entitled "Pathogiae Lib. vii," Fernel "provided the first systematic essay on the subject, methodically discussing the diseases of each organ. Fernel was the first to describe appendicitis, endocarditis, etc." (Garrison-Morton). The first part comprises the second edition of the author's classic treatise on physiology.
Adams F-248; Garrison-Morton 2271; NLM/Durling 1459; see PMM 68 note; Waller 2993; Wellcome 2195; Norman 785.
3 parts in one volume. 2o (341 x 226 mm). Collation: *6 a-v6 x-z4; A-T6 V4 X6 Y4; Aa-Gg6 Hh Ii4. 315 leaves. Roman type. Woodcut portrait, numerous woodcut initials. (Title soiled with a few marginal repairs, library stamp removed from title, a few short internal tears in Aa1 affecting a few letters, margins renewed at gutter on last few leaves, final leaf with printer's device replaced from another edition by Wechel, some staining). 17th-century Italian flexible boards (a few minor defects and stains). Provenance: early ink notations on rear cover and pastedowns; extensive marginalia and underlining in several early hands; religious verse in a 17th-century hand on a loosely inserted half-sheet.
FIRST EDITION OF "THE FIRST SYSTEMATIC TREATISE ON PATHOLOGY, which also introduced the names for the sciences of pathology and physiology" (Garrison-Morton). Fernel's insistence on personal observation and experiment made him one of the most influential physicians of the new school of medicine. He gained great reputation for curing the sterility of Catherine de Medici and treating the poor health of Diane de Poitiers. Later he was appointed physician to Henry II. In the important second part of Medicina entitled "Pathogiae Lib. vii," Fernel "provided the first systematic essay on the subject, methodically discussing the diseases of each organ. Fernel was the first to describe appendicitis, endocarditis, etc." (Garrison-Morton). The first part comprises the second edition of the author's classic treatise on physiology.
Adams F-248; Garrison-Morton 2271; NLM/Durling 1459; see PMM 68 note; Waller 2993; Wellcome 2195; Norman 785.