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<dl><dd>Place of publication and name of printer from colophon</dd>
<dd>Translation, by Walther Hermann Ryff, of the author's: De ligni sancti multiplici medicina, first printed Rome, 1537</dd>
<dd>Virgules replaced with commas in title transcription</dd>
<dd>Describes the plant, its origins and properties, application, a special diet to accompany treatment, preparation of a brew of guaiac, and dosage. Also discusses ailments where guaiac treatment is beneficial, including syphilis</dd>
<dd>Signatures: A-N⁸ O⁴ P⁶ (P6 verso blank)</dd>
<dd>Pritzel</dd>
<dd>Muller, F. Books, maps, plates on America</dd>
<dd>Muller, F. Books, maps, plates on America</dd>
<dd>Benzing, J. Walter H. Ryff</dd>
<dd>Alden, J.E. European Americana</dd>
<dd>John Carter Brown Library copy bound in contemporary full limp vellum</dd>
<dd>John Carter Brown Library copy acquired with the assistance of the Brooker and Harper Funds</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Guaiac; Gums and resins; Medicine; Imprint 1541</div>
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<dl><dd>Ferri, Alfonso, 1500-1595</dd>
<dd>Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548</dd></dl></div>
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