Copy of David S. Rose
Examined Sep-26-2005 [This copy was bought by DSR from Grant & Shaw Ltd. (Edinburgh, ., United Kingdom)]
Titlepage:
C. Plinii Cæcilii | Secundi | Epistolarum | libri X. | Sumptibus editoris excudebant | M. Ritchie & J. Sammels | Londini | M.DCC.XC.
Imprint: Londini: M. Ritchie & J. Sammells, M.DCC.XC
Pagination: [4], 484 [1] p. ; 17.3 x 11.5 cm.
Collation: [A]2 B-2H2 2I3 ($4 signed, -2I2, 2I3; L4 misprinted "L2").
The "Nomenclator" on p. 3 (A2) appears to be uncalendared but conjugate, and is imposed at an angle on the page. Note also that the errata on 2L3 is also printed on uncalendared paper.
With index and errata leaf. Edited by Henry Homer. "Typis Edmundi Fry" -colophon
Bookbinding attributed to Roger Payne. Note on rear free endpaper: "Arch. mor. by R.P." . Bound in green straight morocco; spine faded (and restored). Bookplate: PM [Philip Martineau?]. Signature: Philip Martineau; R.C.B. Kerin.
Original seller description:
Searched Sep-09-2005
the Younger. C. Plinii Cæcilii Secundi Epistolarum libri x.
Pliny,
Grant & Shaw Ltd. (Edinburgh, ., United Kingdom)
Book Price:
US$ 472.82
Description: 8vo., pp.[iv]+484+[2], errata leaf at end; contemp. green straight-grain morocco, g.e., marbled endpapers, spine a bit rubbed bound by roger payne - plainly but elegantly. A note on the rear free endpaper notes "Arch. mor. by R.P." This attractive and accurate edition was edited by the Rev. Henry Homer; the types are by Edmund Fry.
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Sumptibus Editoris excudebant M. Ritchie & J. Sammells Londin, 1790