"This is one of the most beautiful and correct editions of the text of Pliny that has ever appeared. Those who have neither the opportunity nor means of purchasing preceding editions, unaccompanied by notes, may rest contented with with this truly elegant pocket volume in which the accuracy of the text, and beauty of the typography, reflect great credit on both editor and printer. It is published by Mr. Payne the bookseller; whose name only appears in the title-page. All the works edited by Mr. Homer are without his name." [citing the later Payne issue])