2 volumes in slipcase, with softcover English Language Summary. Very good condition. First volume is bound in full leather, a reproduction of the binding of the actual book. 39 leaves (78 pages) reproduced here in full color facsimile of the 15th century manuscript. Very attractive and in excellent condition. Also, hardcover commentary volume, titled 'Kommentar.' Hardcover with vellum colored binding (paper over boards). 183 pages. Contains transcription of the original Latin of the manuscript, plus commentary in German. The 17 page softcover English summary explains that this is a facsimile of the original in the Austrian National Library in Vienna. It is a handbook of the natural powers of plants, minerals, and other items, written in the 1490's. All of the volumes in great shape. Measures 7.25 x 11.5 inches. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it s an ABE stock photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book. Some extra shipping will be required so that the slipcase arrives to you safely.

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Title: Tacuinum Sanitatis. Codex Vindobonensis 2396. Facsimile reprint
Publisher: Akademische Druck - u. Verlagsanstalt. Graz. Austria.
Publication Date: 1984
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good

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