Transactions of the American Philosophical Society: Mediaeval Arabic Bookmaking and its Relation to Early Chemistry and Pharmacology

Levey, Martin. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society: Mediaeval Arabic Bookmaking and its Relation to Early Chemistry and Pharmacology. Philadelphia: The American Philosophical Society, 1962. Lg. 4to. 79pp. Original wrappers. Minor creasing and scuffing to wraps. Inscribed by author on title-page. “To C.G with regards M.L.” LEVEY written in red ballpoint pen on front left corner of the cover. “The publications of the American Philosophical Society consist of Proceedings, Transactions, Memoirs, and Year Book.” New Series – Volume 52, Part 4, 1962. Interesting study of the relationship of Arabic chemistry and alchemy to the truly original and remarkable development of its contemporary, pharmacological science. Very good condition. vg. Softcover. (15919) $75