Tacuinum Sanitatis. [Italian, Electa edition].

Arano, Luisa Cogliati (editor).

Published by Electa Editrice, Milano, (copyright 1973). Stampato per conto della Electa Editrice dalla Fantonigrafica di Venezia., 1973

About this Item

8 1/2" x 11 3/4", 217+pp., illustrated with 48 finely reproduced, tipped-in color plates of manuscript illustrations & numerous, reduced size black & white repros. of illustrations from several manuscripts of the Tacuinum. Mounted colorplates are of a very high quality. Scholarly introduction & notes in Italian. Italian edition published by Electa, Milan. Olive colored cloth over boards, with titles, etc., gilt on spine & front cover; color illustrated dustjacket with detail from a manuscript illustration (shown in scan). Cover edges show minor rubbing, minor wear to dj. edges, some light, scattered tan spotting to paste downs, flyleaves, reverse of dustjacket; overall book & dj. are in near fine condition. Very scarce & scholarly printing & the basis of "The Medieval Health Handbook", published by Braziller in 1976. Weight: 4 lbs. (Italian text). Seller Inventory # fl-202337

Bibliographic Details

Title: Tacuinum Sanitatis. [Italian, Electa edition...

Publisher: Electa Editrice, Milano, (copyright 1973). Stampato per conto della Electa Editrice dalla Fantonigrafica di Venezia.

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included