Title: Histoire Naturell de Pline Author: Pliny, the Elder Place: Paris Publisher: Desaint Date: 1771-1782 Description: 12 volumes. (4to) 25.5x20 cm (10x8") period full mottled calf, spines gilt, morocco lettering pieces, all edges marbled. A very rare and highly esteemed edition of Pliny's Natural History. Translated by Louis Poinsinet de Sivry. Well represented in academic institutions but rarely appears on the auction market. Auction records record no sets since 1934. Lot Amendments Condition: Rubbed, some chipping to spine ends; foxing; very good. Item number: 242288
Title: Histoire Naturell de Pline Author: Pliny, the Elder Place: Paris Publisher: Desaint Date: 1771-1782 Description: 12 volumes. (4to) 25.5x20 cm (10x8") period full mottled calf, spines gilt, morocco lettering pieces, all edges marbled. A very rare and highly esteemed edition of Pliny's Natural History. Translated by Louis Poinsinet de Sivry. Well represented in academic institutions but rarely appears on the auction market. Auction records record no sets since 1934. Lot Amendments Condition: Rubbed, some chipping to spine ends; foxing; very good. Item number: 242288
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