The Epistulae (letters) of Pliny the younger, to a variety of recipients, including Emperors, Tacitus and his Wife; on a variety of subjects. A readable insight into 1st century Roman life, featuring the erruption of Vesuvius and the rise of Christianity. Full leather with gilt decoration. Marbled endpapers and marbled page edges. Inner dentelles. Some rubbing to covers. Contents tight and clean. Good condition.
