Askulap Und Venus; Eine Kultur Und Sittengeschichte Im Spiegel Des Arztes

488 pp. Index. Heavily illustrated in black and white with color plates. A beautiful book, and an unusual one. Culture and customs of the world -- including the ancient world -- through the eyes of a physician. Hard to find in its first edition. Black cloth with gilt is a bit worn and faded, corners rubbed, spine tips rubbed, small white splotch on the spine. Interior paper bit toned but otherwise clean, unmarked and very nice. Heavy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall