23rd Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
2169
Pliny, the Elder.
The Historie of the World, Commonly called the Naturall Historie of C. Plinius Secundus.
Adam Islip, 1601, folio, two books in one, lacking first title page and five other preliminary leaves (one a blank). Lacking all leaves after 'Byturos' in index of second volume (3J6), some worming and staining, early calf binding. [Not collated].
Sold for £850
Estimated at £100 - £200
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 23rd Nov, 2022
Highlights include a collection of Opera scores and books from the Library of the late 7th Earl of Harewood, and two first edition Harry Potter books. Also included are early antiquarian books, modern first editions, illustrations, manuscripts, maps, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents.
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