Author: PLINY. PLINII SECUNDUS.
Title: Naturalis Historiae.
Description: 1668. Hardcover. Book, 8vo, 3 vols. [16] + 838 + (134)p; 917 + [69]p; 853 + [83]p; each volume including engraved title by Wingendorp, Lugd Batav et Roterdami, apud Hackios, 1669 (1668 on 2 printed titles). Finely printed Variorum edition of this great natural science classic. During the Middle Ages Pliny the Elder's Natural History was one of the main sources of available scientific knowledge. His views on geography, zoology, botany, medicine, mineralogy and astronomy continued to exercise considerable influence for centuries to come. Near fine clean set in original full vellum, old lettering on spines slightly faded. Near Fine.

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