Set of 2 books relating to medicine: - Lot 160

Set of 2 books relating to medicine: 1 "Histoire de la médecine et du livre médical, de la lumière des collections de la Bibliothèque de la Faculté de Médecine de Paris" by Docteur André HAHN and Paul DUMAITRE, with the collaboration of Janine SAMION-CONTET. Olivier Perrin Editeur. 1962. HC copy (hors commerce) specially printed for Monsieur René HUYGHE of the Académie Française. Preface by Julien CAIN. Introduction by Léon BINET Uncut leaves. 432 pages. 29.8 x 24 cm. Book in very good condition. Case with traces of soiling. Provenance: library of René Huyghe Note: René Huyghe (1906-1997) was a French art historian, psychologist and philosopher who was curator at the Musée du Louvre, professor at the Collège de France and member of the Académie Française. He became known for his cross-disciplinary approach to art and psychology, and for popularizing art history through his writings and lectures. 2. Maistre Raoul du Mont Vert, "Les Fleurs et secretz de médecine. Edition le Livre d'Art, Monaco. Illustrations from engravings by Marie-Eve MATHIS. Book in sheets. 216 pages. 52 illustrations in loose leaves at the end of the book. Good condition. Some foxing. Spine damaged. 27 x 18 cm Note: A fine set of two books at the crossroads of history, science and art, reflecting the evolution of medical discourse and the rich iconography associated with this field.