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Credit: Sales catalogue 426: Maggs Bros. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![1471 A.D. FIRST EDITION OF THE CLASSIC ON FARMING AND COUNTRY LIFE. [38] GRESCENTIUS (Peter). Opus ruralium commodorum. Finely printed in a round Gothic letter, 35 long lines to a full page, capital spaces. With large initials painted in red and blue by a contemporary. Folio, ved roan, Arnis on sides. Augsburg, Johann Schuessler, “‘ Circiter,’’ 10th February, 1471. £65 First Edition; the second book from this press, the second established at Augsburg. Hain *5828. Proctor 1590. Catalogue of Early German Books in the collection ot C. Fairfax Murray, vol. I., pp. 252-3. British Museum Catalogue, vol, II., p.° 328. VERY. FINE COPY. This is one of the distinctly attractive productions of the fifteenth century press, admir- able for the insight it affords into every kind of agricultural operation, forming, as it does, a sort of ‘“‘ Gentleman’s Recreation.”’ In the twelve books of which it consists, every conceivable information is afforded to the Squire; he is instructed how to select the whereabouts of his estate, being guided hy aspect, the direction of prevailing winds, water-supply, and so on. Then the fullest advice is afforded in the preparation of building materials, and the construction of his house, farm buildings, water-courses, and the like. In the latter books, agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and the nature and properties of alt manner of useful herbs are treated and profusely illustrated; the breeding and diseases of horses and cattle are exhaustively described, and finally field sports have their very full share of attention. OnLy 3 Cortes 1n U.S.A. (ACCORDING TO CENSUS). A MANUAL OF POISONS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS AT PADUA. [9] ABANO (Petrus de). Tractatus de venenis. Roman Letter, 26 long lines to a full page. Ato, vellum. Padua, Leonardus Achates, 1473. £31 10s This is the first book printed by Leonardus Achates at Padua, and is one of the first books printed at Padua, where printing commenced on March 21st, 1472. This book was printed for the use of medical students at the famous University. Hain-Copinger 8. Proctor 6775. Pellechet 7 and 1305, & Onrty 3 Copies in U.S.A.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b31649968_0010.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
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