De Dentis in Vipera Virulenta Anatomia

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. Publisher Salernus V.G. Publisher Place Palermo Date Published 1646 Date Published Estimated No Edition First edition Number of Volumes 1 Reprint No Condition Near fine Condition Description A bright and clean copy in near fine condition in a very attractive binding. ISBN Limited Edition