LICETUS, FORTUNIS. De monstrorum natura... Padua, 1634. First illustrated ed. of a work on "monsters" or physical deformities.

De monstrorum natura, caussis, et differentiis libri duo, aeineis iconibus ornati, et aucti... Padua: Paulum Frambottum, 1634.[14], 262, [26] pages. 8vo, decorative vellum. With 55 in-text copperplate engravings The first illustrated edition of the first comprehensive collection of monsters, or "freaks," and as such an early classification of physical deformities and birth defects. It was a main source of information on sexual and embryological matters for both the medical community as well as the laity. The present work includes human and animal combinations for illustrations of both real and imagined "monsters."Light soiling to boards; bookseller's sticker and bookplate "Libreria Bergamaschi" tipped to front pastedown; early notation to foot of title page; scattered brownspotting; small dampstain to upper center of pp. 138-141; chipping to some leaves.

Property from the Collection of Dr. James Milgram, Lake Forest, Illinois

Soiling to boards; with tear to rear board; few brownspots throughout.

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