Henricus Regius
Fundamenta physices. Amsterdam, Elzevir 1646.

"This book is very rare and is not found in the major medical bibliographies" (Heirs of Hippocrates)

Erste Ausgabe und eines der Hauptwerke des Decartes-Anhängers Henricus Regius (1598-1679). "Regius was professor of botany, theoretical medicine, and anatomy at Utrecht and a pupil friend and ardent follower of Descartes. This book on physical philosophy created something of a sensation when it appeared because the author departed from his adherence to Cartesian doctrine and, as a result, was denounced by Descartes. The book contains numerous scientific and anatomical woodcuts, with those of the magnet being of special interest." (Heirs of Hippocrates)

EINBAND: Pergament der Zeit. 20,5 : 16 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit Tivelholzschnitt-Vignette und ca. 100 Textholzschnitten (gelegentlich ganzseitig). - KOLLATION: 8 Bll., 306 S., 1 Bl. - ZUSTAND: Etw. gebräunt, fleckig und wasserrandig. Einband fleckig. Titel mit altem Bibliotheks-Stempel (Doublette "Bibliotheca Bologna") - PROVENIENZ: Berliner Privatbesitz.

LITERATUR: Heirs of Hippocrates 305. - Krivatsy 9509. - Willems 1043. - Berghman 535. - Hirsch/H. IV, 905.

First edition, one of the mainwork of the dutch, philosopher, physician, and professor of medicine Henricus Regius (1598-1679). With title vignette and numerous woodcuts in text. Contemp. vellum. Slightly stained, browned and waterstained. Binding stained. Title with old library stamp (doublet of "Bibliotheca Bologna").(R)