PLINIUS SECUNDUS, Gaius (23-79). The Historie of the World. Commonly called, the Naturall Historie , translated by Philemon Holland. London: Adam Islip, 1601. 2 volumes in one, 2° (318 x 203mm). Woodcut device on titles, errata/colophon leaf at end of vol. II (lacks b5, a preliminary leaf in vol. I, top fore-corner of first title restored with no loss, occasional light spotting). 18th-century English panelled calf, gilt spine, narrow gilt border round sides (rebacked with old spine preserved, modern red morocco lettering piece, rubbed, corners worn). Provenance : Christopher Calthorpe (later 17th-century signature on title of vol. II) -- J. Calthorp (18th-century signature on title of vol. I). FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. STC 20029.
PLINIUS SECUNDUS, Gaius (23-79). The Historie of the World. Commonly called, the Naturall Historie , translated by Philemon Holland. London: Adam Islip, 1601. 2 volumes in one, 2° (318 x 203mm). Woodcut device on titles, errata/colophon leaf at end of vol. II (lacks b5, a preliminary leaf in vol. I, top fore-corner of first title restored with no loss, occasional light spotting). 18th-century English panelled calf, gilt spine, narrow gilt border round sides (rebacked with old spine preserved, modern red morocco lettering piece, rubbed, corners worn). Provenance : Christopher Calthorpe (later 17th-century signature on title of vol. II) -- J. Calthorp (18th-century signature on title of vol. I). FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. STC 20029.
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