Gibbon (Edward) An Essay on the Study of Literature, first edition, some light browning, leather book-label of Haven O'More, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt, [Norton 6; Rothschild 939], 8vo, Printed for T. Becket and P.A. De Hondt, 1764. ⁂ First edition in English of the great historian's first book, originally written in French. A handsome copy.
Gibbon (Edward) An Essay on the Study of Literature, first edition, some light browning, leather book-label of Haven O'More, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt, [Norton 6; Rothschild 939], 8vo, Printed for T. Becket and P.A. De Hondt, 1764. ⁂ First edition in English of the great historian's first book, originally written in French. A handsome copy.
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