[PROFUMERIA] - FIORAVANTI, Leonardo (1517-1588) - De capricci medicinali. Venice: Avanzo, 1573.   A renown treatise on medicine and nutrition with interesting observations on the production of syrups, wine and liquore or "how milk is a medicine, and necessary nourishment".   8vo (145 x 94mm). Printer's device on title, woodcut initials and illustrations (restoration to the inner margin of first leaf, some waterstaining and browning, a few occasional restorations). Modern vellum, gilt title on spine. Provenance: Achille Capo Calbezzi (ownership inscription on the verso of title).

Estimate € 200 - 300

Sold € 330