Pliny the Younger

Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolarum Libri X

London: M. Ritchie & J. Sammells, 1790. Hardcover. Frontispiece, [4] 484p, errata leaf. Pliny's letters edited by Henry Homer. See Moss p497. "A very elegant and accurate edition". Dibdin p333; " This is one of the most beautiful and correct editions". Bound in contemporary red morocco with the spine rebacked preserving the original. Spine gilt ruled and a little rubbed. Gilt foredge and emblem on the boards. Front and rear inner hinges slightly cracked. Uncommon with the original frontispiece. Small 19th century book label of Rev Cretch on the inside front board. Very Good. Item #008020

12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Price: $125.00