Natural History | Pliny the Elder
translated by H. Rackham, introduction by Anthony T. Grafton
The Folio Society, 2012
Pliny the Elder [Gaius Plinius Secundus (23/24-79 AD), a Roman naturalist and scientist and the author of seven works, this the only survivor.
Hardback. Publisher’s blue buckram to spine and lower board, gilt title and rules to spine; papered upper board with colour illustration and colour and gilt decoration; blue endpapers. Five volumes in a blue papered slipcase with gilt titla and decoration to one end. pp xviii, 379; x, 429; x, 384; xi, 354; ix, 421; plus colour plates. Size: 10 x 6.5 inches approx. (253mm x 163mm).
A little dustiness and minor shelf wear to slipcase.
A lovely, clean set – looks unread.
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References
[1774] Folio 75 – A Bibliography of The Folio Society 1947-2022
