The first four books of Aur. Corn. Celsus De re medica / with an ordo verborum and literal translation. By John Steggall.

  • Celsus, Aulus Cornelius.
Date:
1837
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Credit: The first four books of Aur. Corn. Celsus De re medica / with an ordo verborum and literal translation. By John Steggall. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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