An ornate woodcut tailpiece features two winged cherubs seated upon decorative scrollwork. They hold a floral garland that drapes above a central emblem of a radiant heart surrounded by a sunburst. Beneath the heart is a stylized shell motif. The bottom of the vignette is framed by geometric borders and floral ornaments.

A wide woodcut headpiece featuring a central architectural pedestal or obelisk base topped by a radiant sun symbol. It is flanked by two symmetrical cypress trees and elaborate foliate scrollwork consisting of acanthus-style leaves and floral motifs.

OF RARE

PHYSICO-MEDICAL BOOKS

FIRST COLLECTION.

A decorative woodcut initial "S" set within a square ornamental frame featuring floral and foliate scrolls.

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