Title: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Author: Gibbon, Edward Place: London Publisher: Printed for W. Strahan & T. Cadell Date: 1776-1788 Description: 6 volumes. With engraved portrait & 3 engraved folding maps. (4to) 28x22 cm (11x8¾"), old half calf & marbled boards, rebacked with modern leather, spines ruled & lettered in gilt. First Edition (2nd issue of Vol. I). First edition of one of the great works of history, Gibbon’s Decline and Fall is considered a "masterpiece of historical penetration and literary style"; many would deem it to be the greatest historical work written in English. It is the first modern history of ancient Rome, and covers the period of the Roman Empire from the 2nd Century A.D. to its collapse in the west in the 5th Century and in the east in the 15th Century. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Some rubbing to boards with a bit of corner wear; three volumes with some yellow staining, not affecting legibility; very good condition overall. Item number: 287523
Title: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Author: Gibbon, Edward Place: London Publisher: Printed for W. Strahan & T. Cadell Date: 1776-1788 Description: 6 volumes. With engraved portrait & 3 engraved folding maps. (4to) 28x22 cm (11x8¾"), old half calf & marbled boards, rebacked with modern leather, spines ruled & lettered in gilt. First Edition (2nd issue of Vol. I). First edition of one of the great works of history, Gibbon’s Decline and Fall is considered a "masterpiece of historical penetration and literary style"; many would deem it to be the greatest historical work written in English. It is the first modern history of ancient Rome, and covers the period of the Roman Empire from the 2nd Century A.D. to its collapse in the west in the 5th Century and in the east in the 15th Century. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Some rubbing to boards with a bit of corner wear; three volumes with some yellow staining, not affecting legibility; very good condition overall. Item number: 287523
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