The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
by Edward Gibbon
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- very good
- Condition
- Very good/Very good
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1855. Leather Bound. Very good/Very good. London: John Murray, 1855. Leather Bound. H: 8 3/4", D: 5 3/4", W: 1 1/4" 8 Volumes. Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Bound in full tan calf.....
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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- Bookseller
- Imperial Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2480
- Title
- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
- Author
- Edward Gibbon
- Format/Binding
- Leather Bound
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Jacket Condition
- Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1855
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- Fine Bindings and Sets; History;
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