Author: Hodierna, D. Joannis Baptistae
Title: De Dentis in Vipera Virulenta Anatomia
Description: Palermo: Salernus V.G., 1646. First edition. Pp. 11. Early brown full antique calf, spine with gilt decorations, borders of front and rear covers with elaborate gilt designs, sm 8vo. This very rare work is the first study of the fangs of vipers. From the private research collection of Cornell University herpetologist Kraig Adler with his small bookplate on the front attached endpaper. Receipt from bookseller in Italy for 1,500 Euro dated 10/13/2008 to Kraig Alder is tipped in at rear. A bright and clean copy in near fine condition in a very attractive binding..

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