Historical Bibliography Updated: May 30, 2020
Artzney Buchlein, wider allerlei Kranckeyten und Gebrachen der Tzeen: Getzogen auss dem Galeno, Auicenna, Mesue, Cornelio Celso vnd andern mehr der Artzney Doctorn seher nützlich zu lesen.
Publication Details
Leipzig: Michael Blum, 1530 CE.
The first book on dentistry, probably intended for the general public. The unidentified writer confined himself to extracts from the works of ancient and recent writers on the subject. The woodcut on the title page was the first known printed representation of a tooth extraction taking place in a dentist's office. The book underwent 11 editions in 45 years. Reproduced in facsimile, Berlin, Meusser, 1921.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
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| Entry Number | #3667 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/5389 |
| External URL | artzney-buchlein-wider-allerlei-kranckeyten-und-gebrachen-der-tzeen |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Leipzig
Mentioned in annotation: Berlin