The Fasciculus Medicinae of Johannes de Ketham
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Title
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The Fasciculus Medicinae of Johannes de Ketham
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Description
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Fasciculus Medicinae is a collection of six medieval medical writings edited by Joannes de Ketham, a 15th-century German physician. This book is the most well-known piece of Ketham’s work—recognized as the first printed book to contain medical illustrations. This edition contains a facsimile with color illustrations, an English translation with black and white illustrations, as well as an appendix with further notes and illustrations.
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Contributor
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Demaitre, Luke E., 1935- [translator]
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Creator
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Ketham, Joannes de, active 15th century
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Date
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1491 [original text published]
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1988 [facsimile published]
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Format
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25.9cm x 36.2cm x 2.2cm
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Identifier
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fQM21 k48 1988
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Publisher
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Classics of Surgery Library (Birmingham, AL)
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Type
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Book
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Original Format
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Book
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Tag
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15th-century physicians
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15th-century texts
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Facsimiles
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German physicians
