MOELLENBROCK, Valentin Andreas (d.1675). Cochlearia curiosa: or the Curiosities of Scurvygrass, London, 1676, 8vo, 4 folding plates, contemporary calf. Provenance: From the Collection of John Yudkin (bookplate). The only English edition. Wing M2381. RARE.

MOELLENBROCK, Valentin Andreas (d.1675).  Cochlearia curiosa: or the Curiosities of Scurvygrass. Being an exact Scrutiny and careful Description of the Nature and Medicinal Vertue of Scurvygrass. In which it is exhibited to publick use the most and best Preparations of Medicines, both Galenical and Chymical; either for Internal or External use, in which that Plant, or any part thereof is imployed. Written in Latine by Dr. Andreas Valentinus Molimbrochius of Lipswick. Englished by Tho. Sherley, M.D. and Physitian in Ordinary to His present Majesty. London: "Printed by S. and B. Griffin, for William Cademan, at the Pope's Head in the New Exchange, and Middle Exchange in the Strand," 1676. 8vo (166 x 108mm). Woodcut ornament and initial, 4 folding engraved plates (some light browning and staining, mainly to the margins). Contemporary speckled calf (rebacked, covers scuffed and rubbed). Provenance: From the Collection of Professor John Yudkin (modern bookplate; please see the biographical note at the end of lot 308); old library number stamped on the rear pastedown; modern pencil inscription on the front free endpaper. The only edition in English. Not in Garrison & Morton or Nissen BBI; Maggs Bros. Manuscripts and Books on Medicine, Alchemy, Astrology & Natural Sciences (1929, Catalogue No. 520) 527; Wing M2381. RARE.