ALLEN, John. Synopsis universae medicinae practicae: sive Do - Lot 6

ALLEN, John. Synopsis universae medicinae practicae: sive Doctissimorum virorum de morbis, eorumque causis ac remediis judicia. Published in Venetiis by Laurentium Basilium in 1742. In 2 volumes, format In douze / In-12. Fawn marbled calf. Spine ribbed with gilt fillets, gilt fleurons, gilt title and tomaison on red morocco parts. Gilt edges, red borders. Contemporary binding. (2)-352; 353-664 pages (continuous pagination), text embellished with headbands, lettering and endpapers. Slight rubbing, tail cap gone and small loss to first plate of volume 1, corners and edges dulled. New edition of this highly successful work, first published in 1719. The author provides information on the opinions of various ancient and modern authors on a number of diseases. He is particularly interested in certain eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. Complete in 2 parts in 2 volumes Very good condition, bright interiors.