GIBBON, Edward. The History of The Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire. (8 VOLUMES - NEW EDITION - 1838)

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AUTHOR: GIBBON, Edward. 

TITLE: The History of The Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire.

PUBLISHER: London: For T. Cadell, 1838.

DESCRIPTION: NEW EDITION. 8 vols., 8-5/8" x 5-5/8", illustrated with portraits and fold-out maps. Bound in full brown morocco, expertly rebacked to style, ribbed gilt decorated spines, covers triple ruled in gilt, gilt crests to all covers, gilt dentelles, marbled edges, pastedowns and endpapers.

CONDITION: Inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spines fine, toning to frontis and title-page in volume 1, no previous ownership markings, inscriptions, or bookplates, A VERY GOOD SET.