Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Büchlein der schwangeren Frauen.
Augsburg: Johann Schönsperger, about 1495] Also recorded as [Johann Schobsser], and [Anton Sorg], and [Ulm: Johann Zainer], 1495.
The first obstetrical book printed in the vernacular. Facsimile edition, Munich, 1910. Ortoloff also wrote the first German pharmacopoeia. See No. 1794. ISTC No. io00113000. Digital facsimile from the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek at this link.
Facet Tags
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #6137.1 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/7668 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | bchlein-der-schwangeren-frauen |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Augsburg
Mentioned in annotation: Munich