Ancient world 1036 Pliny (Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, usually known as Pliny the Younger). Pliny: A Self Portrait in Letters. Translated and Introduced by Betty Radice. Westminster, London: Folio Society, 1978, 249p. First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with nine monochrome illustrations throughout. In fine condition, the slip case is in good condition although there is wear to head and heel and some roughness to top edge. $21.50

Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, usually known as Pliny the Younger, wrote to his friends for 12 years and selected 247 of these for publication. They describe the eruption of Vesuvius, Clitumnus, Lake Vadimon, and his country homes at Laurentum and Tifernum, Domitian's death etc. Translated & introduced by Betty Radice.

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Bookseller: Focloir (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: Ancient world 1036
Title: Pliny: A Self Portrait in Letters. Translated and Introduced by Betty Radice
Author: Pliny (Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, usually known as Pliny the Younger)
Format/Binding: Fine
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Folio Society,
Place of Publication: Westminster, London:
Date Published: 1978,
Pages: 249
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Ancient World, Pliny the Younger, Latin Literature,
Bookseller catalogs: Ancient World;

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