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The Native American Herbalist's Bible 1 the Forgotten Art Of the Ancestors Of Medicine
by Linda Osceola Naranjo
Indian Herbalogy Of North America the Definitive Guide To Native Medicinal Plants and Their Uses
by Alma R Hutchens
New Guide To Health, or Botanic Family Physician Containing a Complete System Of Practice, Upon a Plan Entirely New
by Samuel Thomson
The Medical Formulary Of Al-Samarqandi and The Relation Of Early Arabic Simples To Those Found In the Indigenous Medicine Of the Near East and India
by Martin and Noury Al-Khaledy Levey
Herbal Medicine Books & Ephemera
[HERBAL] THE HERBALL OR GENERALL HISTORIE OF PLANTES. GATHERED BY JOHN GERARDE OF LONDON MASTER IN CHYRURGERIE Very Much Enlarged and Ammended by Thomas Johnson, Citizen and Apothecarye of London
by GERARDE [GERARD], John
London: Adam Islip, Joice Norton & Richard Whitakers, 1636. Third Edition. Hardcover. Original front blank endpaper replaced. Tasteful bookplate of Roger Gates on the front pastedown. Minor loss to the lower blank outside corner of the first dozen or so pages, not close to the text; title page with small repairs. Some old dampstaining, mostly marginal and mostly rather faint. Nice, clean copy of this important book. First published in 1597, this is the second edition edited by Thomas Johnson (a reprint...
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€8,855.62
A Garden Of Herbs
by Rohde, Eleanour Sinclair
Hale, Cushman & Flint, Boston . New York, 1936. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: black and white illustrations and drawings. as can be seen in the attached image the dust jacket is missing parts at the top and bottom of the spine and left hand side of the front panel. The book itself, apart from some moisture marks to the cloth on the rear panel, shows no damage, and has no annotations I can find. Illustrated with some historical drawings. There is a list of...
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€18.63
Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes
by GERARD, John
London: Edm. Bollifant for Bonham and John Norton, 1597. Full Description: GERARD, John. The Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes. Gathered by John Gerarde of London, Master in Chirurgerie. London: [Edm. Bollifant for Bonham and] John Norton, 1597. First edition. Folio. (12 3/8 x 8 1/4 inches; 315 x 210 mm). [20], 1392, [34 index] pp. Engraved title-page by William Rogers with woodcut arms verso. Engraved portrait of Gerard by Rogers. With more than 2,000 woodcut illustrations of plants in the...
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€3,306.10
Stress: The Aromatic Solution [How Aromatherapy Can Relieve Stress and Stress-Related Conditions].
by Maggie Tisserand
London, UK Hodder & Stoughton, 1996. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows several faint creases at backstrip; just a hint of rubbing at the top of the front hinge; binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Despite minor defects as noted, a 'nearly new' copy of this scarce title. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 277pp. Line illustrations. Trade Paperback.
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€18.51
Aloe Africana folio in summitate triangulari verrucis al bis notatis; N. 59 Aloe disticha
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Striking depiction of the aloe plant in a decorative vessel from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and detail....
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Aletris Hyaccinthoides with Aloe pumila; N. 75
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Profile of a hyacinth plant with an aloe plant in an urn from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and detail. Weinmann...
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Women's Health in Women's Hands
by Cooper, Deborah
Sydney: Random House Australia. 1995. Very Good condition. Sepia coloured print & illustrations. Mild age-toning to page edges. 288 pages. The author draws on her experience as a naturopath and herbalist to show how herbs, nutritious foods and a range of traditional natural therapies can be used effectively and safely in women's health care. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Trade Paperback.
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€12.41
Aloe Africana caulescens folus magis glaucis, caulelm amplectentibus; N. 46
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Unusual depiction of the aloe plant in a vessel from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and detail. Weinmann...
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Aloe Africana caulescens folus glaucis caulem amplectentibus latioribus et undiquaque spinosis; N. 49 Aloe Perfoliata
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Rare depiction of the aloe plant in a vessel from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and detail. Weinmann (1683-1741)...
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The Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes. Gathered by John Gerarde of London Master in Chirvrgerie Very much Enlarged and Amended by Thomas Johnson Citizen and Apothecarye of London
by Gerard, John
London: Adam Islip, Joice Norton & Richard Whitakers, 1633. Second Edition. Full calf. Good +. Christophe Plantin. 2°, 34cm.; ¶8 (Missing A1, blank), ¶¶-¶¶¶6, A-B8, C-6V6, 6X4, 6Y6-7B6 (missing final blank), 859 leaves, pp. [38] 2-1630 [50] [leaves 35-36 misnumbered]. Rebacked with original spine laid down. Corners bumped and worn through. Pages generally clean, title page ever so slightly chipped around edges with light soiling. 2 bookplates on fr. pastedown. This 2nd edition was commissioned...
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Aloe perfoliata humilis, Aloe, Aloe pumila; N. 73
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Lovely depiction of an two varieties of succulents in a decorative vessel from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and...
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Georg Rumpf
by UNKNOWN
F. Halma. unbound. very good(+). Portrait. Engraving. Image measures 13.75" x 9".<br/><br/> Portrait of Georg Eberhard Rumpf (1627-1702), 18th century. Rumpf was a German born botanist, naturalist and author. He was employed by the Dutch East India Company which sent him to present day Indonesia to catalog exotic botany. Rumpf is known for his "Herbarium Amboinense" which lists over 1200 species of exotica. The naturalist overcame myriad hardships including fires that...
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€165.30
Icones et Descriptiones Rariorum Plantarum Siciliae, Melitae, Galliae, & Italiae
by BOCCONE, Paolo
Oxford: Sheldoniano, 1674. hardcover. very good(+). 52 fine copper engravings showing numerous plants and flowers, engraved pictorial title depicting the Sheldonian Theatre. 4to, expertly recased, full brown calf (some scratches on the covers), red leather label. Oxford: Theatro Sheldoniano, 1674.<br/><br/> A beautiful copy of this fine herbal by the Italian botanist Paolo Boccone (1633-1704). The author was born in Palermo and developed an interest in Natural History and botany at a young...
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€4,250.70
Alternatives in Healing: An Open-Minded Approach to Finding the Best Treatment for Your Health Problems
by Robinson, Fran (Editor); Mills, Simon (Consultant Editor)
London: Grange Books. 1988. Small Quarto Size [approx 19cm x 27cm]. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 240 pages. Explains, compares, contrasts and assesses six of the most popular alternative approaches to treatment including Acupuncture, Chiropractic Therapy, Homeopathy, Medical herbalism, Osteopathy with Naturopathy, western medicine. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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€9.31
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas
by Him-che Yeung
Scarce superior second edition. White and green paper covered wraps. No previous owners' names or other markings.
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€151.14
Aloe Africana caulescens folus glaucis caulem amplectentibus dorso parte superiore Spinosis; N. 48
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Striking depiction of the aloe plant in a vessel from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and detail. Weinmann...
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Aloe Socoterina vera. Aloe succotrin.; N. 44
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Striking depiction of the aloe plant in a vessel from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and detail. Weinmann...
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[Plate 52] The British Herbal
by HILL, John; ROBERTS, H
London: T. Osborn & J. Shipton, 1756. unbound. Original botanical print. Engraving with hand coloring. Plate measures 14 5/8" x 9"<br> Engraved by H. Roberts. London: T. Osborn & J. Shipton, 1756.<br/> <br/> A plate of 19 plants, including deadnettle, basil, horehound, motherwort, allheal, ivy, and calamint. From 'The British Herbal: An history of plants and trees, natives of Britain, cultivated for use, or raised for Beauty.' <br> <br> John Hill...
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COMMENTARII SECUNDO AUCTI, IN LIBROS SEX PEDACII DIOSCORIDIS ANAZARBEI DE MEDICA MATERIA [with APOLOGIA ADVERSUS AMATHUM LUSITANUM]
by MATTIOLI, Pietro Andrea
Venice: Officina Valgrisiana, 1559. Third Edition in Latin. Hardcover. Old partly scored inscriptions on title page, occasionally heavy marginal soiling and stains, scattered early underscoring, clean tear in 2G6, crude marginal restoration on last two leaves. Scratch to front cover. Very Good example of this important and well-illustrated early herbal. Folio in sixes (8-1/2" x 12-1/2") in modern leather; [98] (of [100]), 776; 46, [2] pages, including last leaf with printer's device on verso; lacks...
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€5,313.38
Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Chinese Materia Medica)
by Him-che Yeung
The second more superior edition of this title. White and green paper wraps with title on spine and front cover. Crease marks to spine and to lower right front cover (see image). Occasional highlighting. Pen mark to lower edge. No previous owner's names or other markings.
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€118.08
[Plate 58] The British Herbal
by HILL, John; ROBERTS, H
London: T. Osborn & J. Shipton, 1756. unbound. Original botanical print. Engraving with hand coloring. Plate measures 14 5/8" x 9"<br> Engraved by H. Roberts. London: T. Osborn & J. Shipton, 1756.<br/> <br/> A plate of 18 plants, including dropwort, parsley, caraway, saxifrage, and hemlock. From 'The British Herbal: An history of plants and trees, natives of Britain, cultivated for use, or raised for Beauty.' <br> <br> John Hill was an English...
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Pinus Picea [Silver Fir Tree]
by James Sowerby
Original hand-colored copper-plate engraving, this being plate 3 from William Woodville's Medical Botany. Common name of plant added in elegant 19th century script to top of page. No other names or markings. Full title: "Medical botany containing systematic and general descriptions, with plates, of all the medicinal plants, indigenous and exotic, comprehended in the catalogues of the materia medica, as published by the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London and Edinburgh...." Light image transfer from...
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Medical Flora, or, Manual of the medical botany of the United States of North America : containing a selection of above 100 figures and descriptions of medical plants, with their names, qualities, properties, history, &c. : and notes or remarks on nearly 500 equivalent substitutes
by Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel)
Philadelphia: Atkinson and Alexander, 1830. First edition. Two volumes, uncut in period style quarter green morocco. 7-1/4 x 4-1/4 inches, xii, 268, 276 pp. 100 woodcut plates printed in green, with plates 50 and 53 (the last in v. 1 and the first in v. 2) provided in excellent facsimile. Fine condition. "Beginning in 1818, with his 2,000-mile tour to the west of the Alleghenies, Rafinesque made important botanical explorations, mostly on foot, as far as Kentucky and Illinois" (DSB). "Rafinesque was a...
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Aloe vera vulgaris. Aloe hepatique; N. 43
by WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm
Regensburg: H. Lentz and H.G. Neubauer. unbound. Botanical. Color mezzotint with hand coloring. Page measures 16.25" x 10.5".<br/> <br/> Beautiful depiction of the aloe plant in an urn from the four-volume study of flowers and plants, "Phytanthoza Iconographia" edited by Johann Weinmann between 1737 and 1745. Both accurate and beautiful, these prints were the first botanical color mezzotints, a revolutionary method that allowed for subtlety and detail. Weinmann...
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€425.07