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PLINIUS SECUNDUS, Caius (ca. 23-79 A.D.). The Historie of the World. Commonly called, The Naturall Historie of C. Plinius Secundus. Translated into English by Philemon Holland. London: Adam Islip, 1601.
2 volumes in one, 2o (325 x 217 mm). Printer's woodcut device on titles, errata leaf at end of vol. II. (Title and first leaf remargined, a few tiny holes affecting a few letters, a few blank corners torn away, last four leaves torn and repaired, some light browning and staining.) 19th-century half calf (rebacked, corners repaired). Provenance: John Hussee (early name on title); Westminster Public Library (bookplate and stamps).
First complete edition in English. STC 20029.
2 volumes in one, 2o (325 x 217 mm). Printer's woodcut device on titles, errata leaf at end of vol. II. (Title and first leaf remargined, a few tiny holes affecting a few letters, a few blank corners torn away, last four leaves torn and repaired, some light browning and staining.) 19th-century half calf (rebacked, corners repaired). Provenance: John Hussee (early name on title); Westminster Public Library (bookplate and stamps).
First complete edition in English. STC 20029.