Paperback / softback. New. First published between 1776 and 1788 Gibbon's magnum opus is a magisterial account of the relationship between Roman imperialism and Christianity spanning the period from the first century CE to the fall of Constantinople. Reissued here is J. B. Bury's authoritative seven-volume edition of 1896-1900. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : B9781108050739 ISBN : 1108050735 9781108050739
The Folio Society 1998. Hardcover. Fine. Complete Eight Volume Set with white exteriors and blue and red bands on the spines. The condition is new and unread tight bindings however the two slipcases are respectively VG and good the former with slight handling the latter with light handling and a break along one edge. Media/bookrate mail is included in the price however priority mail will cost substantially more. 1998 reprinting. 16 lbs <br/> <br/> The Folio Society hardcover
<p>Professionally rebound in half calf over marbled boards with debossed rule to boards; 6 raised bands gilt particulars debossed decoration and burgundy morocco label to spines. Volumes 1-3 are from 1781 and volumes 4-6 are from 1788. <strong>Vol 1</strong> Fourth edition; <strong>Vol. 2</strong> Second edition;<strong> Vol. 3</strong> Second edition; <strong>Vol. 4-6 </strong>edition not stated. No previous owners' names or other markings. Each: 9 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches. <br /><em>Pagination</em>: <br /><strong>Vol. 1</strong>; 3 end leaves modern earlier re-binding original; engraved portrait frontis by Hall after Reynolds full title page preface dated Feb 1 1776 with postscript dated March 1 1781 advertisement 5 leaves; engraved folding map "Eastern part of the Roman Empire" by Tho. Kitchin Senr dated Jan 1 1781; 1-704; 3 end leaves as above; <em>no errata<br /></em><strong>Vol 2</strong>; 3 end leaves modern earlier re-binding original; half title full title contents 6 leaves; engraved folding map "Western Part of the Roman Empire" small tear at left fold line by Tho. Kitchin Senr dated Jan 1 1781; single-fold map "Parts of Europe of Asia adjacent to Constantinople" dated and engraved same annotated to place front p. 22; 1-640; errata; 3 end leaves as above; cancelled G1 and Ll1<br /><strong>Vol 3</strong>; 3 end leaves modern earlier re-binding original; half title full title contents 6 leaves; 1-640; errata; 3 end leaves as above; <em>no map<br /></em><strong>Vol 4</strong>; 3 end leaves modern earlier re-binding original; half title full title author's preface dated May 1 1788 and post script 6 leaves and contents 4 leaves; 1-620; 3 end leaves as above<br /><strong>Vol 5</strong>; 3 end leaves modern earlier re-binding original; half title full title contents 6 leaves; 1-684; 3 end leaves as above<br /><strong>Vol 6</strong>; 3 end leaves modern earlier re-binding original; full title contents 6 leaves; 1-646; General Index 26 leaves the back of the 26th 4Uv being errata to volumes 4-6.</p> Printed for W. Strahan and T. Cadell, in the Strand hardcover
UK: Ward Lock & Co; Ltd. 1000. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. No date circa early 1900. 4 volumes Dark blue cloth boards with gilt design to front board and gilt titling to spine. Dusty top edge otherwise tight and clean. 7.5" x 5.00 <br/> <br/> Ward, Lock & Co; Ltd. hardcover
London: The Folio Society 1997. 1st thus reissue with new bindin. Hardcover. As New/No Dust Jackets. Octavo. pp All complete. 4th printing. Unread books in 2 As New condition 4 volume slipcases. International shipping by quotation The Folio Society hardcover
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