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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - A New Edition in Twelve V
by Gibbon, Edward
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About This Item
Published by T. Cadell, W. Davies et al., London, 1820 . later edition. Hardback. Very Good/No Jacket. New edition 1820 complete in 12 volumes. Engraved portrait + 2 engraved folding maps as called for, uniform contemporary diced calf, spines gilt in compartments. Light few spots to end leaves pf some volumes but generally very clean and crisp. Excellent solid and square bindings. Handsome set. Complete
Synopsis
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire was written by English historian Edward Gibbon and published in six volumes. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings. Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published in quarto sections, a common publishing practice of the time.
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- Title
- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - A New Edition in Twelve V
- Author
- Gibbon, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- later edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Published by T. Cadell, W. Davies et al., London, 1820
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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