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The Historie of the World: Commonly Called the Naturall Historie of C. Plinius Secundus. Translated into English by Philemon Holland, Doctor of Physicke Author: Pliny the Elder Place: London Publisher: Printed by Adam Islip Date: 1634 Description: 2 volumes. [58], 614, [42]; [12], 632, [85] pp. Collation: Vol. 1. (Title and 4 Preface leaves unsigned), ¶4, a-b6, A8, B-Iii6, Kkk4; Vol. 2. A-Ooo6, Ppp8 (-Ppp7, errata?; -Ppp8, a blank). Woodcut devices on title pages; woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initials. (Folio) 31x21 cm (12¼x8¼"), Vol. I in 19th century half calf & marbled boards, rebacked in later calf; Vol II in modern quarter calf & cloth. The most sought-after of Philemon Holland’s translations, the present is the second edition in English of Pliny’s Natural History (first published 1601). An encyclopedic compilation of ancient knowledge, written during the first century AD, Pliny states in his preface that some 20,000 facts are revealed, gathered from 2,000 books and 100 select authors. Lot Amendments Condition: Both volumes with a bit of internal aging; vol I with some cover wear, and old ink notations to the title page; very good solid copy, with bookplates. Item number: 348058