⚠The page shows significant foxing, staining, and ink bleed-through from the verso side.

Library stamp: "City Library of Antwerp"

A History of Rarer Plants described in six books by

Charles de l'Écluse. original: "Carolo Clusio." Clusius was one of the most influential botanists of the 16th century, known for his work at the Vienna court and the Leiden botanical garden.

Added are several letters concerning various plants

sent to Charles de l'Écluse by the most learned and

renowned physician, Honorius Bellus.

Likewise, another letter from the most erudite physician,

Tobias Roelsius, regarding certain specific plants.

To these has been added, furthermore, an accurate description

of Mount Baldo in the territory of Verona, by the author

Giovanni Pona, a most diligent apothecary of the

city of Verona.