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<dl><dd>153, [49] p. (the last 2 blank) : 33 cm. (4to)</dd>
<dd>In effect a new ed. of Vesalius' Epitome of his De humani corporis fabrica, as it was published in London (1545) and Paris (1564). The first section (B1r-V1r) comprises 42 anatomical engravings, keyed to letterpress explanations. These explanations are either translated from the Italian ed. of Valverde de Amusco's Historia de la composición del cuerpo humano (Rome, 1560) or taken directly from the Latin ed. (Rome, 1556). For the preceding, see Bib. belgica. The second section consists of the Epitome proper (a1r-d3r). The third section consists of Jacques Grévin's Partivm corporis tum simplicium, tum compositarum breuis elucidatio (d3r-f2v). The first 2 sections are printed 2 columns to the page, the last is single column</dd>
<dd>Title within engraved architectural surround, designed by Lambert van Noort and engraved by Pierre Huys. It incorporates the arms and motto of Philip II of Spain at the top, nude male and female figures, Plantin's compasses and motto, and arms of the city and of the marquisate of Antwerp. The remaining plates were engraved by Pierre and François Huys after those in Valverde de Amusco's Historia. These in turn were mostly copied from Vesalius. For the preceding, see Bib. belgica</dd>
<dd>From an ed. of 600; see Bib. belgica</dd>
<dd>Signatures: A-T⁴ V²(-V2) a-f⁴ (V1v and f4 blank)</dd>
<dd>Includes errata, f3v</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Human anatomy -- Early works to 1800; Human anatomy -- Atlases -- Early works to 1800</div>
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Vesalius, Andreas, 1514-1564</div>
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