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Gastronomia - Castore, Durante

The treasure of health [...] In which the way to preserve health and prolong life is taught and the nature of foods is discussed, 1646

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€ 150 - 250

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€ 710

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Information

Venice, Gio, Cetraro, 1646.In 8. Printer's mark on the title page, typographical heads, halos, modern leather binding.

Specialist Notes

Uncommon edition of this famous treatise, translated into Italian by the same author in 1586. Medical-gastronomic repertoire full of curious and interesting information on foods and also on wine. Bitting, 137; Vicaire, 303: «On and find interesting chapitres sur les aliments, les fruits, les viandes, poissons, condiments, l’eau, le vin».