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Pliny the Elder's Historie of the World - Two Volumes bound in One - This historic work from Pliny The Elder is entitled The Historie of the World: Commonly Called, The Naturall Historie of C. Plinius Secondus . This is the second English edition published in London in 1634 and printed by Adam Islip. This is two volumes in one bound in modern calf. The Historie of the World was first translated into English by Philemon Holland in 1604. The original work of Pliny was published two years before he perished at Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Gaius Plinius Secundus or Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, scientist, and naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire. He wrote several works and was dedicated to study in his life. Provenance: Contemporary ownership inscription on the title page, dated 1647. Paper Size: ~ 13 1/2” by 9” Paper Type or Special Features: Two Volumes bound in One