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Leather. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). A very scarce A. Donaldson edition of Pliny the Younger's surviving letters, offering an important source of ancient Roman history. A very scarce A. Donaldson edition of this fascinating collection of letters.In full tan calf binding with red morocco spine label. Marbled endpapers and contemporary blanks.The Epistulaeare a series of personal missives by Roman lawyer, author and magistrate Pliny the Younger, providing a unique testimony of Roman administrative history and everyday life in the 1st century. The letter collection notably describes the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79, with another asking the Emperor for instructions regarding official policy concerning Christians.This edition contains commentary by Got. Cortii and P. Dan. Longolii.From the library of Scottish advocate, landowner and politician, George Dempster (1732-1818), nicknamed Honest George. He founded the bank George Dempster & Co. and was a Director of the East India Company from 1769. Dempster was a key figure of theScottish Enlightenmentand respected as an "independently minded, incorruptible and moderately radical MP". He dedicated the later years of his life to improving Scottish fishing and agriculture and improving the living conditions of his tenants. In full tan calf, with red morocco spine label and gilt to the spine. Externally, rear joint is strained. With loss to the head and tail of the spine. Shelf wear. Bookplate of one George Dempster Esq. to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots and marginal toning. Good. book.