La methode curatoire de la maladie Venerienne.
by Hery, Thierry de
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Matthieu David. Paris 1552. First Edition. Hardback. Very Good/No Jacket. First edition 1552. La Methode Curatoire de la Maladie Venerienne, vulgairement appelle grosse vairolle..., 8vo, pp. [16], 272, [2], [28, index], lacking errata leaf but otherwise complete. Woodcut ornamental border to title, red rubricated margins, attractive period gilt gauffered edges, later half calf, Paris, 1552. An excellent copy. A rare copy of the first edition. During the sixteenth century the syphilis epidemic swept Europe, and its treatment was one of the most lucrative forms of medical practice of the day. De Hery was the first in France to promote the mercurial treatment of syphilis. He followed Francis I to Italy after the battle of Pavia to treat soldiers suffering from the disease. 'De Hery made a fortune from treating syphilitic patients. He recommended mercurial inunctions and guaiac internally' (Garrison-Morton).
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- Title
- La methode curatoire de la maladie Venerienne.
- Author
- Hery, Thierry de
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- Hardback
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- Edition
- First Edition
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- Hardcover
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- Matthieu David. Paris 1552
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