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[SCIENCE AND MEDICINE] - BACCI Andrea (1524 - 1600) - [Balneology And Hydrotherapy – Classic Treatise On The Medicinal Use Of Waters And Roman Baths] - “DE THERMIS ANDREAE BACCII,(…) LIBRI SEPTEM, (…) IN QUO AGITUR De universa aquarum natura (…) de Balneis totius Orbis et de Methodo medendi per balneas, deque Lavationum simul atque Exercitationum institutis in admirandis Thermis Romanorum (…)”. Pavia, 1711, “Sumptibus Jo. Baptistae Conzatti”. In-folio volume, 22 ff., 492 pp., 1 ff. Complete. 18th-century half calf. Large woodcut illustrations. Perfect copy. “De Thermis” is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive early modern treatises on hydrotherapy and balneology. Combining classical sources with direct observation, Bacci surveys the thermal baths of Italy and the wider world, describing their chemical qualities, medical applications, and therapeutic regimes. The work also offers a remarkable reconstruction of Roman bathing culture, including the health practices and physical exercises associated with the great ancient thermae. Lavishly illustrated and monumental in scope, the book became a foundational reference for physicians, antiquarians, and natural philosophers interested in the medical and cultural significance of thermal waters. •⁠> 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.