THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE 8 Volumes
by GIBBON Edward, RADICE Betty, FERNANDEZ-ARMESTO Felipe
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About This Item
Folio Society, 1989. 4th printing. 8 vols in individual slipcases. Tall 8vo. Original gilt decorated brown buckram cloth, top edges red (Fine), slipcases (near Fine). Pp. various, illus with endpaper maps and b&w plates (no inscriptions).
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- Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd (GB)
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- Title
- THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE 8 Volumes
- Author
- GIBBON Edward, RADICE Betty, FERNANDEZ-ARMESTO Felipe
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- Folio Society, 1989
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- Classics;
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