An ornate rectangular border features floral and foliate motifs.

THESE THESES ON

ISCHURIA

UNDER THE PRESIDENCY OF
The most illustrious and excellent man, D. FELIX
PLATER of Basel, πολιάτρῳ city physician, and most distinguished professor
of the medical art in the illustrious
University of Basel.

On the day before the Nones of April, at the usual time and place, according to the
tenuity of his talent, he will attempt
to defend them:
M. HIERONYMUS HEROLDUS
of Amberg.

An emblem depicts a tree on a rocky hill being struck by lightning from a cloud. The letters L and O are positioned on either side of the trunk, perhaps symbolizing external trials or divine intervention affecting the body.

THEOGNIS.
It is better to walk on a razor's edge than to proceed with presumption, due to the uncertainty and instability of life.

BASILEA, PRINTED BY LEONHAR-
dus Ostenius, Year 1581.