PLINIUS, SECUNDUS GAIUS. The Historie of the World; Commonly called the Naturall History... London: Adam Islip, 1634. 2 vols in one, folio, 330 x 220 mm., contemporary calf, rebacked, using old gilt spine. Second English Edition, translated by Philemon Holland. STC 20030. Old ownership inscription ("J. Darker") on title; KKM/HSNY, bookplate -- MILLER, PHILIP. The Gardeners Dictionary... Seventh Edition, revised and altered according to the latest system of botany... London [1756-] 1759. One vol. bound in 2, folio, 401 x 254 mm., contemporary French mottled calf gilt. Engraved frontispiece and 19 engraved plates. The author used both Linnaeus's and Tournefort's system in this edition. Henrey 1111. (3)

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PLINIUS, SECUNDUS GAIUS. The Historie of the World; Commonly called the Naturall History... London: Adam Islip, 1634. 2 vols in one, folio, 330 x 220 mm., contemporary calf, rebacked, using old gilt spine. Second English Edition, translated by Philemon Holland. STC 20030. Old ownership inscription ("J. Darker") on title; KKM/HSNY, bookplate -- MILLER, PHILIP. The Gardeners Dictionary... Seventh Edition, revised and altered according to the latest system of botany... London [1756-] 1759. One vol. bound in 2, folio, 401 x 254 mm., contemporary French mottled calf gilt. Engraved frontispiece and 19 engraved plates. The author used both Linnaeus's and Tournefort's system in this edition. Henrey 1111. (3)

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