1790, PLINY THE YOUNGER, C. PLINII CAECILII SECUNDI EPISTOLARUM LIBRI X, LETTERS

Description: [Pliny, The Younger] C. Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolarum Libri X Londini [London]: Sumptibus editoris excudebant M. Ritchie & J. Sammells 1790 12mo, [4], 484pp, [2], bound in periodf full morocco, ruled and lettered in gilt Inside gilt dentelles, all edges gilt. Text in Latin. Front hinge cracked through, front free endpaper detached, previous owner's inscription, some moderate rubbing and wear, damage to top of spine, hinges tender, else in good condition. "C. Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolarum Libri X," commonly known as the "Letters of Pliny the Younger," is a collection of correspondence written by the Roman author and magistrate Pliny the Younger. Comprising ten books, this compilation provides a vivid glimpse into Roman life and politics during the late first and early second centuries AD. The letters, addressed to various contemporaries including the historian Tacitus and the Emperor Trajan, cover a wide range of topics from administrative matters and social issues to personal reflections and literary discussions. Notably, the collection includes Pliny's detailed account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as his exchanges with Emperor Trajan concerning the governance of Bithynia-Pontus. These letters are valued not only for their historical content but also for their literary elegance and insight into the personal and professional life of a prominent Roman figure. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 300 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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