COTUGNO, De sedibus variolarum, 1771

Vienne, Rudolphe Graeffer, 1771.

8vo (190x122 mm), (16)-274-(5) pages and 1 plate.  binding : Original blind wrappers. Spine splitted. Foxings. 

references: Heirs of Hippocrates [1027 (ed.1775) : "Extending his interests to preventive medicine and public health, Cotugno became a pioneer in epidemiology. In this work, first published in 1771, he gives a lucid description of the anatomy and pathology of smallpox pustules. It is regarded as one of the finest dermatological works of the eighteenth century."].

Price : 350 €