PLINIUS SECUNDUS, GAIUS. The Historie of the World. Commonly called, the Natural Historie... London: Adam Islip, 1601. 2 vols., in one, folio, 328 x 220 mm., contemporary calf, rebacked, upper joint broken; lacking [-]1 (blank) from vol. I and errata leaf (after Ppp6) in vol. II, some old marginal staining, Zz6 frayed at edges and probably an inserted leaf. First edition of Holland's translation. Pforzheimer 496; STC 20029. Old ownership inscription ("Wm. Binsteed") on title; KKM/HSNY, bookplate -- MILLER, PHILIP. The Gardeners Dictionary: Containing the Methods of Cultivating and Improving the Kitchen, Fruit and Flower Garden. As also, the Physick Garden, Wilderness, and Conservatory, and Vineyard... London, 1731. Folio, 349 x 221 mm., contemporary mottled paneled calf, rebacked, using old gilt spine. FIRST EDITION, engraved frontispiece and 4 engraved plates. Henrey 1101; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 6038. Rolle bookplate. (2)
PLINIUS SECUNDUS, GAIUS. The Historie of the World. Commonly called, the Natural Historie... London: Adam Islip, 1601. 2 vols., in one, folio, 328 x 220 mm., contemporary calf, rebacked, upper joint broken; lacking [-]1 (blank) from vol. I and errata leaf (after Ppp6) in vol. II, some old marginal staining, Zz6 frayed at edges and probably an inserted leaf. First edition of Holland's translation. Pforzheimer 496; STC 20029. Old ownership inscription ("Wm. Binsteed") on title; KKM/HSNY, bookplate -- MILLER, PHILIP. The Gardeners Dictionary: Containing the Methods of Cultivating and Improving the Kitchen, Fruit and Flower Garden. As also, the Physick Garden, Wilderness, and Conservatory, and Vineyard... London, 1731. Folio, 349 x 221 mm., contemporary mottled paneled calf, rebacked, using old gilt spine. FIRST EDITION, engraved frontispiece and 4 engraved plates. Henrey 1101; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 6038. Rolle bookplate. (2)
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