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Is part of: Fasciculus medicinae.; See related catalog record: 2211056R
woodcut, color

Is part of: Fasciculo de medicina, folio b2 recto.; See related catalog record: 2257012R

A woman, half-length, full face, is holding a diaphanous cloth up under her chin; there are several numbers on her face which correspond to various signs as explained in a table below the image.
Is part of: Les indiscrétions de Lavater.; See…

Engraving of surgical instruments opposite folio 1.

[6], cv, [1] leaves, [2] folded leaves of plates
Binding Note:
NLM copy, bound contemporary blind-stamped paneled calf, with two metal clasps on leather.

"Holbein prepared this cartoon for a large-scale work to commemorate the grant of a royal charter to the Company of Barbers and the Guild of Surgeons on their merger in 1540. Presumably at the request of his clients, Holbein based the design on that…

Colour facsimile process print after a 16th century manuscript, 1925

The Opposition politicians are represented as quacks beguiling the people with advocacy of reform and clamour against corruption in high places. Samuel Whitbread stands on a platform holding a placard inscribed "Infallible panacea-Reform"; in his…

1 print : etching and aquatint, with watercolour

Lettering continues: "High oe'r the gaping crowd, on market day. While Andrew drolls the blockheads pence away, see the bold rogue pretending to restore, loves long lost fountain, that must flow no…

1 print : line engraving and etching ; platemark 16.3 x 11.7 cm
The infallible mountebank or quack doctor. ...