Fragment of Anonymous Medical Treatise in Judeo-Español in Hebrew characters, on Vellum

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

(MEDICINE)

Place

Spain

Publication

circa 1400

Description

The scribe has expertly ruled the columns, rarely does his fine, precise hand extend beyond the margin. Broad margins

summary

Our fragment of this medical treatise deals with dermatological issues. Among the maladies addressed are "Herpes" and "Postillas" (scabs on wounds) (p. 3), and "Hormigas" (Itches) (p. 4). On p. 1 there is a sentence in Latin characters attesting to the fact that taxes ("imposiciones") have been paid to the municipality of Toledo on September 23rd, 1803

pp. 4. Double columns. 32 lines per column. Each column 60 x 205 mm. long. Stained and wormed. Folio

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