Arnaldus Villanovanus.
NDL [monogram of N. de Larmessin]
[n.d., 1682.]
Engraving, 190 x 140mm, 7˝ x 5˝". Trimmed.
Arnaldus de Villa Nova (1235–1311) Spanish alchemist, astrologer and physician. Among his achievements was the discovery of carbon monoxide and pure alcohol. He translated a number of medical texts from Arabic, but is believed to have written 'Breviarium Practicae' himself. Published in Isaac Bullart's 'Académie des Sciences et des Arts'.
Not in W.
[Ref: 16993] £95.00
[n.d., 1682.]
Engraving, 190 x 140mm, 7˝ x 5˝". Trimmed.
Arnaldus de Villa Nova (1235–1311) Spanish alchemist, astrologer and physician. Among his achievements was the discovery of carbon monoxide and pure alcohol. He translated a number of medical texts from Arabic, but is believed to have written 'Breviarium Practicae' himself. Published in Isaac Bullart's 'Académie des Sciences et des Arts'.
Not in W.
[Ref: 16993] £95.00