Aelianus, Claudius. Poikili istoria. Varia historia (graece et latine). Cum notis integris Conradi Gesneri, Johannes Schefferi and others Curante Abrahamo Gronovio. Two volumes. 48 Bl., 1056 pp., 80 Bl. Title in red and black. With stung frontispiece and some text coppers. 25 x 19 cm. Leather d. C. (breeding, back expertly restored). Leiden, Luchtmans and Amsterdam, Wetstein and others, 1731. Brunet I, 62: "Bonne edition". Ebert 134: "Full edition after 2 new MSS". – Greek-Latin parallel print of the Colourful History, one of the three preserved writings of the Roman sophist Claudius Aelianus (ca. 170-222). Treats anecdotal and strange things from the realm of nature and from the history of famous peoples and men. With extensive comments. – Sometimes more, sometimes less tanned and brown-spotted, internal joints reinforced with linen stripes.