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[LITERATURE] - AMEYDEN Teodoro – [THEODORO MAYDEN] (1586 – 1656) - [Wine And Cooking - On Wine And Its Mysteries. 1608 Edition On Hot And Cold Drinking: Betwen Theology, Medicine, And Philosophy] - “Trattato della natura del vino e del bere caldo e freddo”. Roma, Giacomo Mascardi, 1608. 126 pp. (1) ff. In-8. Complete. Contemporary paper. Title page printed in red and black with woodcut printer’s device. Text in Italian Some foxing and water stains throughout, due paper quality; small wormholes present on some leaves without effecting the text. Contemporary ownership note erased from the last page Extremely rare early 17th century treatise exploring the nature and effects of wine, particularly the practice of drinking it hot or cold. Written by Theodor Mayden – a theologian, philosopher and legal scholar, the work offers a blend of medical, philosophical and theological reflections on wine consumption and its health consequences. A fascinating piece of early oenological literature. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from the UK. No export license is required for values under £65,000; above this threshold, a UK export license will be needed. Import duties and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.