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Lot 4063:
Description
This historic work from Pliny The Elder is entitled
The Historie of the World: Commonly Called, The Naturall Historie of C. Plinius Secondus. This is the second English edition published in London in 1634 and printed by Adam Islip.
This is two volumes in one bound in modern calf.
The Historie of the World was first translated into English by Philemon Holland in 1604. The original work of Pliny was published two years before he perished at Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Gaius Plinius Secundus or Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, scientist, and naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire. He wrote several works and was dedicated to study in his life.
Provenance: Contemporary ownership inscription on the title page, dated 1647.
Paper Size: ~ 13 1/2" by 9"
Paper Type or Special Features: Two Volumes bound in One
Condition report:
The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is some marginal toning. There are some restored marginal losses to prelims and concluding leaves. There is very light intermittent spotting. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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