Bidspirit auction | 1580 COLLECTION OF DIETARY ADVICE

1580 COLLECTION OF DIETARY ADVICE & RULES OF CONDUCT ANTIQUE BY A. DE VILLANOVA - De conservanda bona valetudine. Opusculu(m) Scholae Salernitanae. Cum A. Novicomensis enarrationibus utilissimis, denuo recognitis & auctis. by Arnaldus de Villanova (1240-1311) Edited by Joannes Curio Paris, Marnef & Cavellat; 1580 Size 3 1/4 by 4 1/2” With printer's device at the title page 476 pp., 6 leaves. Original limp vellum. Some wrinkles of the vellum, lacks ties - Durling 3830. Choulant, Handb. 274. Vicaire 314 495. - Famous collection of dietary advice and rules of conduct. In addition to the editors' comments, other writings by Otho Cremonensis, Melanchthon and Polybus are included. Good condition except the dampstain at the lower margin of few leaves Text in Latin. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.