One of the earliest works in the Seagram Library is Conrad Gesner's work which was printed in 1554. Gesner, a Swiss physician and naturalist was best known for his systematic compilations of information on animals and plants. This book gives an account of plants to be distilled and also included in this text are methods of distilling medicines as well as wines.
This copy of one of his rare works is seen here in its original vellum binding--somewhat worse for wear.
The text includes a number of technical illustrations showing the apparatus and tools used in the distillation process.
Click on images below for life-size view.
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