GREVIN | De venenis libri duo, 1571
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November 17, 01:17 PM GMT
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GREVIN, JACQUES
De venenis libri duo. Antwerp: Christophe Plantin, 1571
8vo (210 x 143mm.), title with engraved vignette, 92 woodcuts in the text, old annotations, contemporary vellum, title inked on spine, a few repairs
First Latin edition of this early book on poisonous animals and plants, especially important because it contains early descriptions and depictions of poisonous snakes and spiders. The work also deals with poisonous fishes, insects, snakes, frogs, plants, and mushrooms.
LITERATURE:
Nissen ZBI 1713