Lemnius Levinus (272 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Secret Miracles of Nature: in Four Books. Learnedly and Moderately Treating of Generation, and the Parts Thereof; the Soul, and Its Immortality; Book.

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Amst., 1978. 343 pp. 10 ills. Softcover, spine sl. discol.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Octavo. [xvi], 582, [lvi]pp. Modern full goatskin. Graesse IV, 159; Adams L420; Wellcome 3704; Durling 2776; Rosenthal, Bibliotheca Magica 2959; USTC 628705. With two small womholes on the blank space of the title-page. A very good copy.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written during the 16th century, brings together writings from medieval medicine masters and other texts from across the world to explore the marvels of human procreation. It presents theories on the qualities of the human body, their influence on the soul, and the purpose of the reproductive system in the context of the early European Renaissance. The author provides insight into how our predecessors understood the role of male and female "seed" in human biology, including how women contributed to successful procreation. The book also explores the idea that the mother plays a more significant role in human creation than previously thought and argues that women's roles were more significant than historical medicine led modern readers to believe. Ultimately, this text opens a window into the past to show how scientific and medical thought has evolved. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Ce livre propose une collection de secrets mystérieux de la nature et des enseignements artificiels pour les curieux qui souhaitent en savoir plus. Levinus Lemnius auteur du livre couvre divers sujets tels que la médecine, l'alchimie et divers domaines de la science occulte. Le livre est une source d'inspiration pour ceux qui souhaitent en connaître davantage sur les secrets de la nature.

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Omnibus quibus secunda valetudo curae est, apprime necessarii : ex quibus cuique, proclive erit corporis sui conditionem, animique motus, ac totius conservandae sanitatis rationem ad amussim cognoscere. Nunc vero ab innumeris mendis, quibus passim scatebant, vindicati, formaq[ue] commodiore lucem editi. Cum indice Rerum & verborum copiosissimo. Francofurti 1619. Typis Nicolai Hofmanni, sumptibus haeredum Iacobi Fischeri. (12 x 8 cm), k. [8], s. 185, [1], k. [4], opr. perg. z epoki. ?lady zaplamienia opr. (szczególnie tylnej ok?., ubytki dolnej kraw?dzi grzbietu, karty mocno zabr?zowione. Praca medyczna autorstwa Lemniusa L. (1505 - 1568), holenderskiego lekarza i astrologa.

TITLE CONTINUED: and many other Rarities not treated of by any Author Extant. Whereunto is added one Book containing Philosophical and Prudential Rules how Man shall become Excellent in all conditions, whether high or low, and lead his Life with Health of Body and Mind. Fit for the use of those that practise Physick, and all Others that desire to search into the hidden secrets of Nature, for increase of Knowledge. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION 1658. Small folio in fours, approximately 280 x 185 mm, 11 x 7ĵ inches, title page printed red and black, pages: [16], 1-398, lacking final blank endpaper, bound in full contemporary speckled calf, blind rules to covers and spine, gilt lettered morocco label, endpapers replaced at some time. Binding slightly rubbed, scuffed and slightly stained, tiny chip to leather at top of upper hinge, old ink inscription at foot of original front endpaper, as in other copies A4 (last leaf of Preface) is a cancel and slightly uneven at fore-edge, a small paper fault to page 50 with slight loss affecting a few letters, now pencilled in the margin, a few other small paper faults to margins, none affecting text, shallow turning creases to a few pages at front and rear, small closed tear to 1 lower corner, neatly repaired, not affecting text, upper outer corner torn off page 307, no loss of text and neatly repaired, tip of another corner missing, no loss, a few small rusty marks, some causing a pinhole, mainly to margins, no loss of legibility. A very good tight copy. First published in Latin in Antwerp in 1559 in 2 books, it was reissued in 1564 enlarged to 4 books. It was enormously popular on the continent of Europe, translated into Italian in 1560 and into French and German in 1567 and 1575. Although it continued to be reissued in Latin well into the 17th century it was not translated into English until 1658. Levinus Lemnius or Lemmens (1505-1568) was born at Zirickzee in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. At first he studied theology, then medicine under the famous anatomist Vesalius. He graduated at Padua in 1525 and then practised medicine successfully in his native town. He was a friend of Dodoens and Conrad Gesner. This work was his most famous and important, a Book of Secrets with large sections on medical matters and natural history: procreation and birth, medicinal plants, influence of the moon on plant growth, epilepsy, sleepwalkers, sleeping with an open mouth, the benefits of wine drinking, alcoholism, healing power of gemstones. In addition he is very interested in the occult and extraordinary natural phenomena, miraculous happenings, monsters and monstrous births. The final section, the Exhortation, beginning on page 315 deals with religious and moral topics. See: Ferguson, Bibliotheca Chemica, Volume II, page 23; Ferguson, Books of Secrets, Index, page 22; Krivatsy, 17th Century Books in the National Library of Medicine, page 701, No. 6873; Wellcome Library, Volume III, page 489; ESTC R8382. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE. FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.

Rare second edition of a popular work on the "complexions" of the human body, a compendium on the preservation of health of the body and the mind. This (occult-)medical work was written by Levinus Lemnius (1505-1568), a physician and theologian from Zierikzee in the Dutch province of Zeeland. On account of his attitude towards mentally ill people, which he discusses in the present work, "the hygienist of his time" (as he was called) was even considered a forerunner of the Enlightment. His undeniable influence lasted until the late seventeenth century as is proven from testimonies by Dodoens, Cardanus, Paré, Bauhin, Richard Burton, and others.Lemnius first studied theology, and then medicine under Vesalius. He graduated at Padua in 1525 and returned to Zierikzee to practice. He was a pupil and friend of Conrad Gesner and Rembert Dodoens, and was reputed for the elegance and pureness of his Latin. The De habitu et constitutione corporis was first printed in 1561 in Antwerp. The present edition, printed at Erfurt and dedicated to Cornelius Ocker and Petrus Nicolaida, bears a dedication dated 1 January 1561 at Zierikzee. Other 16th-century editions were printed in 1587, 1591, and 1596. Lemnius's work also reached an English audience: a translation was published in London in 1633 under the title The Touchstone of Complexions, a treatise on the physical and mental constitution intended to promote health and self-knowledge.The binding is finely decorated with two distinct panel stamps. The front cover depicts Justitia (75 × 48 mm) above the inscription Iusticie quisquis picturam lumine cernis, signed with the monogram "HB". The back cover shows Lucretia (75 × 47 mm) above the text Casta tulit magnam forme Lucrecia laudem, dated 1570. Both panels are framed within a roll border featuring medallion portraits of classical authors including Cicero, Terence, Virgil, and Ovid.With the printed bookplate of F.R.J. Comes de Chominsky mounted on the front pastedown, and a contemporary ownership inscription ("Sum ex libris Pauli Bevensehe (Bevensee) Victoriae Montani Holsati An(no) (15)96") on the title page. The spine is somewhat discoloured, missing pieces of leather around the edges of the boards, showing the wood underneath, the front joint is weakened, but the structural integrity of the binding is still intact. The front flyleaf is detached, but still present, the lower outer corner of leaf 82 has been torn off, affecting a few letters, some browning throughout. Otherwise in good condition.l Caillet 6478; Durling 2766; Ferguson II, p. 22-23 (Frankfurt ed. of 1604); Hirsch III, 736; STC German p. 493; USTC 670768; VD 16 L 1103; Waller 5700; Wellcome 3712; cf. Bibliotheca esoterica 2609 (ed. 1619); Bibliotheca magica et pneumatica 2961 (ed. 1596); for the binding: Haebler I, 47, XV and 49, III, 76; this edition not in Adams. Contemporary blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, sewn on 3 supports with the corresponding raised bands on the spine, the first compartment of the spine has been painted red, a manuscript shelf mark ("E. 188") in red ink in the fourth compartment, the boards are richly blind-tooled with a central panel featuring Justicia (signed "HB") on the front, and Lucrecia (dated 1570) on the back, framed by a decorative border containing small portraits of classical authors, secured with two brass clasps and catches. With a woodcut portrait of the author on the title page, several decorated woodcut initials and tail pieces. Pages: [8], 167, [13] ll.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. Edition originale. Plein vélin de l'époque, dos lisse. Un volume in-8 ( x mm), 459-(37) pages. Etiquette au dos. Première édition en français. Médecin hollandais, disciple de Gesner et Vésale, Lemne livre ici un véritable cabinet de curiosités sur les origines des êtres vivants et maléfiques. References : Caillet [II, 6481 : "Cette traduction est d'Antoine du Pinet. La présente édition de Lyon, Frellon 1566 est extrêmement rare."], Yve-Plessis [238 : "au Chap.2 du Livre II, Lemne, tout en niant les maladies démoniaques, admet que le démon peut abuser les sens"], Catalogue Frédéric et Anne Max [87, ed. 1574 : " Par ses nombreuses éditions et traductions, l'ouvrage exerça une grande influence sur tout le seizième siècle. Il fut mis à l'index en 1583 par Rome et y fut maintenu jusqu'en 1900. Si les éditions latines sont courantes, la version française est rare."], Coumont [L51D.36]. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ENGLISH_DESCRIPTION : Contemporary full vellum, flat spine. 8vo (x mm), 459-(37) pages. Sticker on spine. First french edition. A Dutch doctor and disciple of Gesner and Vesalius, Lemne here delivers a veritable cabinet of curiosities on the origins of living and evil beings. References : Caillet [II, 6481 : "Cette traduction est d'Antoine du Pinet. La présente édition de Lyon, Frellon 1566 est extrêmement rare."], Yve-Plessis [238 : "au Chap.2 du Livre II, Lemne, tout en niant les maladies démoniaques, admet que le démon peut abuser les sens"], Catalogue Frédéric et Anne Max [87, ed. 1574 : " Par ses nombreuses éditions et traductions, l'ouvrage exerça une grande influence sur tout le seizième siècle. Il fut mis à l'index en 1583 par Rome et y fut maintenu jusqu'en 1900. Si les éditions latines sont courantes, la version française est rare."], Coumont [L51D.36].

auch in vielen andern natürlichen Dingen, als Steinen, Ertzt, Gewächs und Thieren: So dann auch von den zwölff himmlischen Zeichen . eines großen Theils von neuem selbst geschrieben: durch Jacob Horst. Vierdten mal vermehret, verbessert. 4 Blatt, 810 Seiten, 17 Blatt, Lederband der Zeit, 20,5 x 17 cm, Einband berieben, innen unterschiedlich gebräunt, Titel mit Ausscheidungsstempel der Leopoldina Halle/Saale. Vierte Auflage der erstmals 1559 in Antwerpen veröffentlichten Publikation, die vielfach nachgedruckt und übersetzt wurde. Levinus Lemnius (1505- 1568) studierte unter Andrea Versalio Medizin und katholische Theologie, sein Interesse galt aber vor allem Mysterien und Naturwundern.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Occulta naturae miracula by Levinus Lemnius. First Plantin edition. Hidden miracles of nature, and various documents of things, explained by probable reason and artful conjecture; besides which the former, which have been thoroughly reviewed and enriched in many places, have been added two new books adorned with a wonderful variety of things and opinions, which will be of use and delight to the studious and avid reader. Synopsis: Lemnius's famous treatise on a broad range of topics: secrets of nature, physiological, physical, medical, religious and moral topics, occult, astrology, demonology, natural philosophy, Greek philosophy, Christianity, reproduction, intoxication, pregnancy, and esoteric topics like the use of vinegar in times of plague or the amorous effect of Rhine-wine*** Condition: Good. Collated & compete in 'four books' PROVENANCE General Theological Seminary Library, Rare Book Room, New York City General Theological Seminary's mission is to educate and form leaders for the church in a changing world, Chartered by General Convention in 1817. Church leaders, with a burst of national vision, conceived a theological institution that would belong to the whole Episcopal Church, where students from all parts of the country would come to prepare for ordination. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Levinus Lemnius (1505 - 1568) was a Dutch physician, occultist, astrologer and author. After his wife's death, he became a priest. His Occulta naturae miracula, a book of secrets, is his best-known work. It ran through many editions and was widely translated from Latin. It drew on classical sources, particularly Aristotle. Lemnius was influenced, too, by the "airs, waters, places" doctrine from the Hippocratic Corpus. The work attempted to reconcile natural philosophy as found in classical sources with Christian doctrine, while emphasizing extraordinary, sometimes, mystical aspects of the natural world. He is credited with first mentioning in this work of staining of bone with madder root. In the same work he gives credence to the theory of maternal impression; his theory of teratology connects the Aristotelian theory of generation with birth defects. He contributed to demonology, with Johann Weyer, by suggesting that mental illness and disturbance could be physically caused, rather than being a result of outside influence. He also credited Solomon with the invention of the magnetic compass. This highly influential work had a lifetime of nearly four centuries, in some form. ABOUT THE PRINTER Christophe Plantin established one of the most prominent publishing houses of his time, the Plantin Press. It played a significant role in making Antwerp a leading center of book publishing in Europe; it was continued by his successors until 1867. BOOK INFO Published in 1567 in Antwerp by Apud Guileielmum Simonem and printed by Christophe Plantin. First Plantin edition. Bound in later vellum with hand-written spine lettering. All edges stained red. Octavo, 6 1/2" x 4". Collated and complete including original blank flyleaves: [16], 473, [23] pp. Woodcut printer device on title page. Woodcut decorated initials. Woodcut portrait of Lemnius. Text in Latin. Divided into four separate "books" (parts). CONDITION REPORT GOOD OVERALL Exterior is in FAIR condition - cracked hinges and spine, splitting front joint with very loose, but attached, top cover. Rear joint cracked in multiple spots. Soiled vellum. Sun-darkened and faded spine. Rubbed extremities. Darkened top edge. I Interior is Very Good. Refreshed endpapers. Multiple pages with ex library stamps. General Theological Seminary bookplate on front pastedown. Light foxing. Two heavily darkened blanks (one in front, one in back). Lightly toned pages. Only a few pages with a word or two of marginalia. Twelve+ pages with words underlined in faded antiquarian ink. No water dampening. No worming. A page with a missing corner. Several blank flyleaves with tears. Generally clean pages, some thumbing.