Triumph-zaal van astrologische voorzeggingen; of de nieuwe spiegel der waereld [- Sleutel van Meester Franciscus op het astrologisch werk van Docter Ludeman].

2 works in 3 parts in 1 vol., 4to: front.-344, 134-[9] pp. (front. cut and reinforced left marg., 1st work in 2 parts but with continuous pagination, except a "nabericht" and separate title p. for the 2nd part, quire 2E bound twice, dampstaining in marg. of 3rd part, minor spotting).

Mod. half calf, gilt-titled flat spine.

Anthropological work of physician Johan Christophorus Ludeman (1683-1757), who diagnosed patients using horoscopes based on their first name and date of birth. As a renowned uroscopist, he was the physician of many prominent figures, including the later pope Clemens XIII. This book also contains the "Sleutel op de Triumphzaal" (1788). Both works were published after Ludeman's death by his friend and biographer F.L. Kersteman (1728-1793). It is assumed that the opportunistic profilic writer Kersteman wrote both works himself, but published them using the name of the popular Ludeman.
Ref. Bibl. Med. Meerl. I:152. - STCN.