Lazaro Grandi - Alfabeto di secreti medicinali - 1679

DESCRIPTION: I present at auction an exceptionally rare and fascinating specimen of 17th-century “secrets” literature: the Alfabeto di Secreti Medicinali, written by the Venetian physician Lazaro Grandi and dedicated to his kinsman Giacomo Grandi, prior of the prestigious College of Physicians of Venice and reader of anatomy. Printed in Venice in 1679 by Zattoni (Con Licenza de' Superiori), this coveted pocket-sized manual alphabetically gathers an unusual compendium of alchemical remedies, popular recipes, cosmetic formulas, secrets for the treatment of intimate or embarrassing conditions, and an independent treatise entirely devoted to the arts of hunting and fishing. It is a piece of absolute bibliographic rarity, currently the only copy of this edition for sale on the international market. SECRET REMEDIES, COSMETICS AND THE MOST MORBID AND CURIOUS AFFECTIONS: The greatest commercial attraction of this compendium lies in its uncensored catalog of secret recipes and home remedies for everyday ailments, taboos and infectious conditions of the Baroque: + Cosmetics and Female Beauty: Secret recipes to remove facial blemishes (Face, leuarli le macchie), remove freckles and wrinkles (Face, leuarli le crespe, e lentichie), treat the sunburnt or scorched face (Face cotta dal Sole) and tricks to make the face appear younger (Face, farla parere di giouine). + Treatments for Intimate and Repulsive Ailments: Sections dedicated to enlargements and illnesses of the breasts (Settole delle mammelle), diseases of the genitals and virility (Verga gonfiata), tinea (Tigna), scrofula (Scrofole), intestinal parasites (Vermi) and remedies to provoke or stop menstrual flow (Mestruo). + Syrups, Alchemy and Strong Purges: Formulas made with syrups of plums, amber, lemon juice, quintessences of clove (Quint'essenza di garofoli) and purging broths of colchicintide and strong wines tested in Venitian high nobility. THE EASIEST ART OF HUNTING AND FISHING (ARTE FACILISSIMA D'UCCELLARE E PESCARE) Toward the end of the volume, with its own cover, is included the treatise "Arte facilissima d'Uccellare, e Pescare per ricreatione", a practical and ingenious guide for catching birds and fish: + Secret Techniques of Hunting with Lure Birds: Methods to trap owls (Ciuetta), ravens, little birds, owls (Guffo), pheasants (Faggiano), falcons (Falconi) and partridges (Pernici) using traps, nets (Lacci), sound lures and viscous ties (Vischio). + Mystical Stories about Fishing: Cites accounts from Cicero and Plutarch about pagan veneration of fish by Venus in Syria, the customs of Emperor Frederick II fishing with his own hands, and the fortunes amassed by Roman patricians in their private pools. PUBLICATION YEAR: Venice (Italy) 1679. LANGUAGE: Italian (Original Version) SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm. Pagination: [2] + Title Page + 217 + [1] + 22 + [2] pp. COMPLETE WORK CONDITION: Original full parchment leather binding, in good overall condition, with some edge wear and signs of use, as shown in the photos. Spine with three nerves. The interior is in good overall condition, with some oxide specks typical of paper composition, as shown in the photos. VERY RARE AND HIGHLY COVETED EDITION. SINGLE COPY ON THE MARKET. DO NOT LET IT SLIP AWAY. SHIPPING POLICY: Shipping costs are grouped to help you save. Economical shipping with major carriers: Shipping to Spain --> via CTT Express 24h or CORREOS Shipping to Europe --> via UPS Express 48-72h / FedEx Express 48-72h (Some countries may have longer transit times) Shipping to the United States --> via UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h (We have been informed by our customers that these carriers are less strict or do not apply the new 15% tax on imported products) Shipping to China --> via UPS Express 24h Shipping to the Rest of the World --> via UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h *Books will be carefully packed so they travel comfortably to their new home.

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