Plinii Secundi Caii (23-79). Naturalis historia libri XXXVII with interpretation and notes by Joannes Harduinus. Second edition, revised and augmented. Paris, printed by Antonius – Urbanus. 1723.

Description Plinii Secundi Caii (23-79). Naturalis historia libri XXXVII with interpretation and notes by Joannes Harduinus... For the use of the Most Serene Dauphin by Louis the Great. Second edition, revised and augmented. Paris, printed by Antonius – Urbanus. 1723 Large paper copy. Full vellum, black title on spine. The second edition of Pliny by the Jesuit scholar Jean Hardouin (1646-1729), who used evidence from Roman coins to verify parts of the text. This is considered the last commentary on the entire text of Pliny, and Hardouin acknowledges all previous academic editions and commentaries on the text. Dimensions 2 volumes, 3 tomes, in-folio (383x243mm) Provenance Private Collection Condition Some stains. General signs of wear.