Pliny The Elder:

Historiæ Naturalis Libri XXXVII […] in usum Serenissimi Delphini. Editio altera emendatior et auctior. 1-2:1-2.

Paris, typis Antonii-Urbani Coustelier, 1723. Folio. (43 x 27,5 cms.) [32] + 790; + [2] + 835 + [3]; + [1] + 836-1290 pp. + double-page engraved map + 11 engraved plates reproducing coins, and a few vignettes.

Three volumes, somewhat worn and scuffed. Contemporary full calf, spines richly gilt in compartments, third volume with weak joints (especially at front), spine with loss of a small piece of leather (laid in). Map with insignificant damage to upper margin at fold, some slight spotting and scattered small stains, occasional small marginal holes, a few creases. Engraved bookplate.

Second, revised edition of Jean Hardouin’s (1646- 1729) version, which originally appeared in 1685.

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