Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
Governayle of helthe. Add: John Lydgate, Medicina stomachi.
Publication Details
Westminster: William Caxton, c. 1490 CE.
Though it's exact publication date is uncertain, this is the first medical publication issued in English by William Caxton, the first English printer, who set up the first English press in Westminster Abbey. Only two copies of the original edition are recorded: Oxford, Bodleian Library and New York, The Morgan Library and Museum. ISTC No. ig00328000. Facsimile edition, London: Blades East & Blades, 1858, limited to 55 copies.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13042 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15292 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | governayle-of-helthe-add-john-lydgate-medicina-stomachi |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Westminster
Mentioned in annotation: New York; London; Oxford