Edité par The M.I.T. Press, Ca,mbridge MA, 1969
Vendeur : Row By Row Bookshop, Sugar Grove, NC, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. A Very Good or better copy in red cloth lettered in gold. Small soil spot at the top edge of the text block, else close to as new. No dust jacket. (Not ex-library.). Book.
Edité par MIT Press, Cambridge, 1969
Vendeur : By Books Alone, Woodstock, NY, Etats-Unis
Original Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Reprint of 1949 Edition. Original glassine dust wrappers with a few short tears.
Edité par MIT Press, 1969
Vendeur : J. HOOD, BOOKSELLERS, ABAA/ILAB, Baldwin City, KS, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Very good plus condition with text clean and binding sound without a dust jacket.
Edité par Mit Press, 1969
Vendeur : Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. Good paperback, bumped/creased with shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
Leatherbound. Etat : NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1949 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 180 Language: English Pages: 180.
Date d'édition : 2023
Vendeur : True World of Books, Delhi, Inde
LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1642 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 211 Andreas Vesalius.
Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
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Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
LeatherBound. Etat : NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1633 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 234 Language: Latin Pages: 234.
Date d'édition : 2023
Vendeur : True World of Books, Delhi, Inde
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Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
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Date d'édition : 2023
Vendeur : True World of Books, Delhi, Inde
LeatherBound. Etat : NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1616 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 170.
Edité par MIT Press, 1969
ISBN 10 : 0262620111 ISBN 13 : 9780262620116
Vendeur : Cambridge Recycled Books, Cambridge, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Fair. 1969 edition published by MIT Press. Wear and fading to cover. Pages clean. Same day dispatch (Mon- Fri) from the UK if ordered by 1pm.
Date d'édition : 2024
Vendeur : Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Inde
Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: Latin. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1633. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 234, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 234.
Date d'édition : 2024
Vendeur : Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Inde
Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: Latin. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1616. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 250, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 250.
Edité par The Macmillan Company, New York, 1949
Vendeur : johnson rare books & archives, ABAA, Covina, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very good. The first complete English translation. Publication No. 21 in Yale Medical Library's Historical Library. Small quarto: xxxvi, 103 p. with a 25 p. facsimile. Original burgundy cloth binding, with gilt stamping. The spine is sun faded; else very good. The highly influential anatomist Andreas Vesalius of Brussels (1514-64) is often credited as the founder of the modern study of human anatomy. His De humani corporis fabrica, a landmark of modern science, is best known for its iconic and endlessly reproduced woodblock illustrations of the muscular, skeletal, vascular, and nervous systems. The Fabrica may be the only medical masterwork that was published simultaneously with a synopsis prepared by the author. Vesalius designed his Suorum de humani corporis fabrica librorum epitome to serve as a more affordable outline of the encyclopedic and expensive Fabrica in what translator L.R. Lind calls "a triumph of condensation". In his dedication to Prince Philip of Spain, Vesalius stated that "I have made [the Epitome] to be as it were a foot-path beside the larger book, and as an index of what is set forth in it." Previously only translated into German and Dutch, this translation was inspired by the 400th anniversary of the Epitome's publication in 1943. Included is a reproduction of the Latin original, with its 11 beautiful plates.
Edité par Coleccion Medicina e historia, Bruselas, 1970
Vendeur : LIBRERÍA GULLIVER, MADRID, Espagne
Imitacion piel, estampada, falto del lomo 38x26 200 Folios, muy ilustrado, facsimil, original 1576.
Date d'édition : 2023
Vendeur : Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Inde
Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1949. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 173, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. [Please Note:- Text Destroyed] 173.
Date d'édition : 2020
Vendeur : Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Inde
Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: Latin. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1642. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 212, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 212.
Edité par Cambridge Mass., Mass. Inst. of Techn., 1969
Vendeur : EOS Buchantiquariat Benz, Zürich, Suisse
103 S., (14) Bl. Orig.-Broschur. M. I. T. Press Paperback. Neben dem Text in englischer Übersetzung der lateinische Text mit den Illustrationen als Nachdruck. Sprache: deutsch / german. + Wichtig: Für unsere Kunden in der EU erfolgt der Versand alle 14 Tage verzollt ab Deutschland / Postbank-Konto in Deutschland vorhanden +.
Etat : Very Good. Macmillan Company New York 1949 red cloth boards. previous owner inscription to ffep. text block crisp. dust jacket is rubbed, creased, with small tears. dust jacket also price clipped.
Edité par Editions Medicina Rara
Vendeur : Haymes & Co. Bookdealers, Kingscliff, NSW, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Facsimile. Linen a litle dusty and waxy on rear upper edge ; Limited to 1000 numbered copies ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 24 pages; Facsimile of the 1543 edition. Loosely inserted "Andreas Vesalius and his Opus Magnum" by G.A. Lindeboom, 16 page sewn 4to pamphlet, 1975.
Edité par Colección "Medicinae Histoia", En Bruselas, 1970
Vendeur : ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : vg. Folio. Full, red leather binding with stunning gold tooling on covers and spine. The author, Andreas Vesalius (1514 - 1564) was an anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body). He is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy. Facsimile of one of his previously unpublished manuscripts from 1576. Thus, the printing is a facsimile of the author's handwriting, accompanied by detailed b/w engravings of the human body. Text in Latin and Spanish. Minor rubbing to corners, otherwise in fine condition.
Edité par Ediciones de Arte y Bibliofilia,, Madrid, 1985
Vendeur : Salvador Cortés, Librero Anticuario, San Lorenzo del Escorial, Espagne
12 fols., ilustraciones. Gran folio. Cartoné editorial ilustrado. Facsímil de la edición príncipe, Basilea 1543. Se adjunta, en folleto aparte en folio, la introducción de Pedro Laín Entralgo. Muy buen estado.
Edité par Ediciones de Arte y Bibliofilia., 1985
ISBN 10 : 8485005759 ISBN 13 : 9788485005758
Vendeur : Alcaná Libros, Madrid, Espagne
tapa dura. Etat : Bien. Anatomía. Siglo XVI. (611"15") Ediciones de Arte y Bibliofilia. Madrid. 1985. 35x50 cm. 2 v. il. Encuadernación en tapa dura. Guardado en estuche. Vesalius, Andreas 1514-1564. Introducción de Pedro Laín Entralgo. Reprod. facs. de la ed. prínceps de 1543 Basilea. Acompañada de un ensayo del Profesor Pedro Laín Entralgo, ejemplar número 33 de 475. Juan Oporino, 1543. Anatomía humana. Obras anteriores a 1800. Laín Entralgo, Pedro. 1908-2001 . ISBN: 8485005759 (=2713660=) PR155.
Hardcover. Etat : Like New. No. 227 of 1200 copies. Double elephant folio in off-white cloth, leather title label on the spine. Facsimile of the work first published in 1543.
Edité par Medicina Rara, [Stuttgart], 1970
Vendeur : Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, Etats-Unis
Membre d'association : IOBA
hardcover. Etat : Very Good. [Fine Facsimile of this Vesalius' Classic Medical Anatomy] Limited luxury edition of only 500 copies. Near fine. Folio; 39 x 51 cm. In slip case. [23] pages : extra suite of 4 sheets with woodcut illustrations in accompanying folder. Facsimile reprint. Originally published : Basileae : Ex officina Ioannis Oporini, 1543. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
Edité par Yushodo, Tokyo, 2015
ISBN 10 : 4841932801 ISBN 13 : 9784841932805
Vendeur : Yushodo Co., Ltd., Fuefuki-shi, Yamanashi Pref., Japon
Membre d'association : ILAB
Leather. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. Limited edition. (100 sets). 2 vols. Fabrica: 43 x 29 cm. 357 ff. bound in full-leather; Epitome: 49 x 37 cm. 14 ff. housed in a solander box together with an explanatory note in Japanese/English.
Edité par Jan Jansson., Amsterdam, 1642
Vendeur : Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Contemporary vellum, spine with gilt morocco title. , 1642 edition with three added illustrations. Text in Latin.About the same time he published another version of his great work, entitled De humani corporis fabrica librorum epitome ? more commonly known as the Epitome? The actual text of the Epitome was an abridged form of his work in the Fabrica? He dedicated it to Philip II of Spain, son of the Emperor., Size : Folio (400 x 254 mm). , Illustrated engraved title, engraved portrait of Vesali, forty (40) engraved plates with double page folding plate marked ?A? depicting Adam and Eve, and thirty-nine (39) full page engraved plates marked ?B?-?Z? and ?a?-?r?; of these ?B? and ?C? are printed back to back; moreover, three (3) added full and partial page in-text engravings; of these, the depiction of a baby at B1v, of the intestinal system with inner organs at B4v, the female reproductory organs at C5r; moreover, ornamental initial wood engravings at *2, **, ***, A1, D2; ornamental head and tail pieces at *2r and **4v. Some mis-paginations- they do not affect content which is complete. , Contemporary ink signature (sepia) of ?P. Du Trieu? inscribed on upper margin of title page; this possibly was the Dutch Professor of Philosophy, Philippe Du Trieu, author of ?Manuductio ad logicam, sive dialectica studiosae iuventuti ad logicam praeparan, References : BM 26: 92 (123); Cushing VI.D: 13; Krivatsy: 12322; Osler: 575; Waller: 9920. Notes: In 1543, Vesalius asked Johannes Oporinus to publish the book De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem (On the fabric of the human body), a groundbreaking work of human an, Ll: Bl., 62, plus 40 plates, bl.; collation: title, *2, **1-4, ***1 with portrait of Vesalius, A1-C6, D2-D6, E1-H6, I1-2, 4(3mispaginated as 4), I4-6, K1-2. A very good example, text and plates are mostly clean and crisp.
Edité par Johannes Oporinus, Basel, 1543
Vendeur : SOPHIA RARE BOOKS, Koebenhavn V, Danemark
Edition originale
First edition. First edition, extremely rare, of the Epitome, an illustrated summary of Dehumani corporis fabrica. "The Epitome is without doubt one of the great contributions to the medical sciences, but it is a great deal more, being an exquisite piece of creative art with a perfect blend of format, typography and illustration" (Maley). "The work of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) of Brussels constitutes one of the greatest treasures of Western civilization and culture . [The] author has come to be ranked with Hippocrates, Galen, Harvey and Lister among the great physicians and discoverers in the history of medicine" (Saunders and O'Malley, p. 9). "De humani corporis fabrica may be the only masterwork in the history of medicine and science that was published simultaneously with a synopsis prepared by the author. Vesalius designed his Epitome to serve as a more affordable outline key to the encyclopedic and expensive Fabrica. In its dedication Vesalius stated: 'I have made [the Epitome] to be as it were a footpath beside the larger book, and as an index of what is set forth in it.' However, unlike the Fabrica, which begins with the skeletal system and works outward, the Epitome's approach to anatomy is topographical: that is, the muscles are first discussed, followed by a combined study of the vessels, nervous system, and viscera. The various parts of the anatomy are illustrated in nine woodcuts, divided into two skeletal, four muscular, and two circulatory charts, plus a neurological chart. The skeletal, muscular, and one of the circulatory plates are similar, but not identical, to plates found in the Fabrica: the Epitome's plates are some sixty millimeters taller, the figures are in slightly different attitudes, and less space is devoted to background scenery (sheet K duplicates the Fabrica's thinking skeleton, but the inscription on the pedestal has been changed). The remaining circulatory plate and the neurological plate are reproduced, with different texts, on the two folding plates found in the Fabrica . In addition to these nine anatomical plates, the Epitome includes two woodcuts of a nude male and female figure, accompanied by long descriptions of the surface regions of the body; nothing like them appears in the Fabrica. The Epitome's title-page woodcut and portrait of Vesalius are from the same blocks used in the Fabrica. Published in larger format than the Fabrica, in the form of separate sheets to be used for wall charts, and not necessarily bound, the Epitome is considerably rarer than the Fabrica today. Many copies of the Epitome are incomplete, and the last two, unsigned sheets ([N] and [O]), printed with individual parts of the body to be cut out and used as overlays for other figures, are especially rare" (Grolier Medicine). Both of these sheets are present in our copy. "Written in language which does not merely repeat that of the Fabrica, the Epitome is a book in its own right, independent in treatment, point of view, and purpose. The book embodies the principles of his educational method in a more striking fashion than does the Fabrica . Seldom has so large an amount of scientific knowledge been so skillfully compressed into the narrow limits of a few pages" (Lind, pp. xxiv-xxv). Because of the Epitome's clearer, succinct, and more populist approach to the material, it has been argued that "it was not actually the Fabrica itself but the Epitome . . . which had the bigger influence on generations of future anatomists, physicians, and surgeons" (MacLean). Joffe and Buchanan's 2015 world census locates 95 copies of the Epitome, of which only 4 are in private hands (this copy unknown to the census). They estimate that "over the last 470 years since it was published, nearly half of the 1543 edition of the Epitome have survived." Provenance: Pierre II Mariette (1634-1716) (ink signature on title 'P.[ierre] Mariette 1684'), for whom the book was probably bound. He was a "print dealer and publisher, the greatest [print] publisher of.