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1862Best.-Nr. 25044London: John Murray 1862. Full leather. Very Good . The handsome 1862 John Murray edition complete in 8 octavo volumes all lavishly bound in a sumptuous full dark-green leather. With gilt-bordering along the panels finely gilt-tooled compartments and bright gilt-titling along the spines. Very minor wear to several of the outer hinges and spine ends light scuffing to a number of the panels. Armorial contemorary-to-the-period bookplate "Frederick John Walker" at each front pastedown. Lovely marbled edges and endsheets large fold-out map as well "A Map of the Eastern Part of the Roman Empire" at the rear of Vol. I. From the "Preface by the Editor" William Smith L.L.D.: "This edition of the 'History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' is distinguished by a correct text the verification of the references to ancient writers and corrective and supplementary notes. John Murray unknown
1819Best.-Nr. 27235London: Published for W. Allason; B. Withrow and Co.; C. Chapple et al. 1819. Very Good. London: Published for W. Allason; B. Withrow and Co.; C. Chapple et al. 1819. A New Edition. Twelve octavo volumes. Frontis portrait; fold-out maps of Eastern and Western Empires. Bound in full contemporary scarlet morocco; four raised bands to spine; gilt ruling and lettering; all edges gilt; red endpapers. Light wear to edges and joints with bumping to corners; patchy black discoloration to a few volumes; general scuffing; toning to spines. Bindings sound. First gathering of vol. I loose but remains attached; staining along top edge of volume I though text unaffected; interiors else largely unmarked and legible throughout. A Very Good and quite handsome set of the Allason edition of Gibbon's opus published between 1816 and 1823. Norton 67. Published for W. Allason; B. Withrow and Co.; C. Chapple et al. unknown
1796Best.-Nr. 710671796. First Edition. GIBBON Edward. Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon Esquire. With Memoirs of His Life and Writings Composed by Himself: Illustrated from His Letters with Occasional Notes and Narrative by John Lord Sheffield. London: Printed for A. Strahan and T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies 1796. Two volumes. Quarto contemporary full speckled calf rebacked with original elaborately gilt-decorated spines laid down red and green morocco spine labels original marbled endpapers. $2000.First edition of Gibbons memoirs letters and additional works posthumously collected and published by his closest friend Lord Sheffield.When Gibbon died in 1794 he left his personal papers to Lord Sheffield who carefully selected and edited them to ensure that his friend would not be unflatteringly exposed to public scrutiny. While Sheffield later published an expanded edition of Gibbons letters and memoirs his concern for his friends privacy persisted throughout his life and he forbid in his will the publication of any additional papers. He writes in his preface to the Miscellaneous Works Few men I believe have ever so fully unveiled their own character by a minute narrative of their sentiments and pursuits as Mr. Gibbon will here be found to have done; not with study and labour-not with an affected frankness-but with a genuine confession of his little foibles and peculiarities and a good-humoured and natural display of his own conduct and opinions. Norton 131. Library book labels.Occasional scattered light foxing to interiors. Expert restoration to extremities. A handsome copy in beautiful contemporary calf. unknown
1811Best.-Nr. 161453Edinburgh 1811. hardcover. 12 volumes. Frontispiece portrait and 2 large folding maps. Handsomely bound in contemporary full brown calf; gilt-stamped borders and spines with red leather labels; marbled endpapers and page edges leather is rubbed and a bit edgeworn in spots; hinge neatly repaired in two volumes still a quite attractive set. Edinburgh: Printed for Bell and Bradfute et al. 1811. unknown
Best.-Nr. Z1-C-078-00026J F Dove. Used - Good. Volume VIII only. London: Printed by J. F. Dove for W. Baynes and Son etc. Edges of cover slightly frayed/chipped. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library so some stamps and wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. J F Dove unknown
Best.-Nr. Z1-C-078-00027J F Dove. Used - Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. Volume V only. London: Printed by J. F. Dove for W. Baynes and Son etc. Edges of cover slightly frayed/chipped. One page is detaching. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. J F Dove unknown
Best.-Nr. Z1-C-078-00362A Strahan. Used - Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. Volume the Second only. In poor condition. Contains a previous owner's name. Cover is extremely worn damaged and fraying. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. A Strahan unknown
1783Best.-Nr. 978F8London: W. Strahan; and T. Cadell 1783-1790. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The very scarce complete first octavo edition of Gibbons's 'Decline and Fall' tracing Western civilization from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium in the 15th century. The very scarce complete first octavo edition of Gibbons' famous work uniformly bound in full calf. While billed as 'A New Edition' to the title pages these volumes are all the very scarce first octavo edition.Volumes I-III of Gibbons's magnum opus were first published between between 1776 and 1781 in three quarto volumes and are here found bound in six volumes in the very scarce first octavo edition dated 1783. ESTC T78366Volumes IV-VI were first published in quarto volumes between 1788 and 1789 and are here found bound in six volumes and in the very scarce first octavo editions dated 1790. ESTC T78370Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to volume I a folding map to volume II two large folding maps to the rear of volume VI. Collated complete.Gibbon here offers a condensed detailed and thorough history of the fall of the Roman Empire covering a period from 98 to 1590. He further explores the history of Europe Christianity and the Church.Gibbon has been criticized for his flawed interpretations of various religions with his scathing views on Christianity leading the book to be banned in several countries upon its publication.Volumes VI-XII retaining half titles. With the bookplates of W. Combes to front pastedown of volume I. In contemporary calf bindings with gilt detailing to back strips and boards. Significant rubbing to back strips most concentrated to tails and with small losses to back strip heads. Minor losses to perimeters of a small number of spine labels. Joints of volume I starting with front board somewhat tender. Head of front joint of volume III IV VI VII IX X strained and generally firmly held. Joints of volumes XI and XI starting and a touch tender. Remaining hinges strained but firmly held. Bookplates to front pastedown of volume I. Internally firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type otherwise clean and bright. Good W. Strahan; and T. Cadell hardcover
1862Best.-Nr. 194749London: John Murray 1862. An "ageless masterpiece of historical penetration and literary style" PMM A smart set copiously illustrated with folding maps. This edition incorporates both English and French 19th-century scholarly readings of the great history. Published between 1776 and 1788 Gibbons's work remains one of the great achievements of the Enlightenment. 8 vols 215 x 135 mm. Portrait frontispiece to vol. I 12 folding maps 6 hand-coloured 2 maps. Contemporary half calf red and green morocco labels spines with gilt rolls and lozenge tools to compartments marbled sides endpapers and edges. Bookplates of Sir Ralph Lewis Wedgwood 1st Baronet 1874-1956 contemporary bookseller's tickets to front pastedown. Nicks to a few spine ends bindings rubbed outer leaves faintly foxed. A very good set. unknown
1784Best.-Nr. 187960Dublin: printed for W. Wilson 1784. An early pirated Irish set The first half of Gibbons's magisterial history printed before the release of the final volumes in 1788. Dublin booksellers swiftly issued their own editions as soon as the first volume was published in 1776 and sold them at a lower price in England. "Such piracy was advertisement as well as competition" and Gibbon himself remarked that they "have printed it very well" Norton p. 94. 6 vols octavo 206 x 128 mm. With 3 folding maps. Contemporary sprinkled calf flat spines divided into compartments by gilt rolls red and green morocco labels. Contemporary bookplates. Craquelure to spines loss to ends with some restored bindings marked corners worn contents fresh loss to vol. 4 rear free endpaper and corner of vol. 5 p. 401 text not affected. A very good set. Jane E. Norton A bibliography of the works of Edward Gibbon 1970. unknown
1887Best.-Nr. 187010Londno: John Murray 1887. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. All volumes Very Good in decorative boards. Vol. II chipping at spine heel. Rubbing along panel edges. Faint musty odor. Top text block edges gilded. John Murray hardcover
2006Best.-Nr. __0415342309Routledge 2006. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 1880 pages. 9.75x6.75x5.75 inches. Routledge hardcover
1840Best.-Nr. 561The Euclid Press 1840. Editon De Luxe. The Euclid Press unknown
1784Best.-Nr. 72472twelve volumes in six of the pirated Dublin editions; the first 3 volumes are published by W. Wilson the later three by Luke White. Each contains two volumes of 300-400 pages. 4 plates including 3 fold out maps and 1 portrait frontispiece. Published by W. Wilson and Luke White hardcover
1811Best.-Nr. 161453Edinburgh 1811. hardcover. 12 volumes. Frontispiece portrait and 2 large folding map. Handsomely bound in contemporary full brown calf; gilt-stamped borders and spines with red leather labels; marbled endpapers and page edges leather is rubbed and a bit edgeworn in spots; hinge neatly repaired in two volumes still a quite attractive set. Edinburgh: Printed for Bell and Bradfute et al. 1811. unknown books
Best.-Nr. Z1-T-022-01888TheClassics.us. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. TheClassics.us unknown
1997Best.-Nr. 30407Arlington Virginia U.S.A.: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc. New. 1997. Spiral Bound. 0880489324 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - --BRAND NEW FLAWLESS COPY NEVER OPENED -- -- with a bonus offer-- . Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc unknown
1996Best.-Nr. 30406Arlington Virginia U.S.A.: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc. New. 1996. Paperback. 0880489316 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - --BRAND NEW FLAWLESS COPY NEVER OPENED -- -- with a bonus offer-- . Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc paperback
1991Best.-Nr. 70219Arlington Virginia U.S.A.: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc. Very Good. 1991. Paperback. 0880482834 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - TEXT PRISTINE - 515 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- . Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc paperback
1997Best.-Nr. 30405Arlington Virginia U.S.A.: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc. New. 1997. Paperback. 0880488107 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - --BRAND NEW FLAWLESS COPY NEVER OPENED -- -- with a bonus offer-- . Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc paperback
1846Best.-Nr. 146461London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand 1846. Finely bound second edition set of Gibbon's masterpiece. Octavo 6 volumes bound in full calf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands red and brown morocco spine labels gilt turn-ins marbled endpapers all edges marbled illustrated with numerous folding maps in each volume. In very good condition antiquarian gift inscription to the front free endpaper of volume I. A handsome presentation. "This masterpiece of historical penetration and literary style has remained one of the ageless historical works Gibbon brought a width of vision and a critical mastery of the available sources which have not been equalled to this day; and the result was clothed in inimitable prose" PMM 222. "For 22 years Gibbon was a prodigy of steady and arduous application. His investigations extended over almost the whole range of intellectual activity for nearly 1500 years. And so thorough were his methods that the laborious investigations of German scholarship the keen criticisms of theological zeal and the steady researches of two centuries have brought to light very few important errors in the results of his labors. But it is not merely the learning of his work learned as it is that gives it character as a history. It is also that ingenious skill by which the vast erudition the boundless range the infinite variety and the gorgeous magnificence of the details are all wrought together in a symmetrical whole. It is still entitled to be esteemed as the greatest historical work ever written" Adams Manual of Historical Literature 146-7. Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, in the Strand hardcover
1783Best.-Nr. 046022W. Strahan And T. Cadell In The Strand. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1783 new edition. Hardcover. Hardcover; Hardcover 6 volume set. Leather boards with beautiful rebacked spines. Boards show edge wear and bumping. Scuffing and rubbing. Newer decorative spines with titles in gold over brown leather labels and volume numbers in gold over black leather labels. Hinges are nice and tight due to the new spines. Fore edge and endpaper soil text pages show occasional foxing. Maps in volumes I and II are in nice condition. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.; 8VO . W. Strahan And T. Cadell In The Strand hardcover
1820Best.-Nr. 226145London: Cadell and Davies 1820. hardcover. very good. 12 volumes. Handsome stipple engraved frontispiece portrait and 2 large folding maps. 8vo full contemporary olive green polished calf with green and tan spine labels. London: Printed for Cadell and Davies et al 1820. "A New Edition". A very good clean set in a handsome binding. Cadell and Davies unknown books
1807Best.-Nr. 308098London: T. Cadell and W. Davies 1807. New edition. Hardcover. All 12 volumes Very Good in boards. Owner name inked on title page of all 12 volumes. Foxing throughout text blocks of all 12 volumes. Water staining on top and side text block edge of volume 1. Rear hinge of volume 7 starting. Open tear on 2nd front end page of volume 10. Volumes 7-12 dated 1802. T. Cadell and W. Davies hardcover
1796Best.-Nr. 135133London: Printed for A. Strahan and T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies 1796. First edition of Gibbon’s memoirs letters and additional works posthumously collected and published by his closest friend John Baker Holroyd 1st Earl of Sheffield. Quarto bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards morocco spine labels lettered in gilt elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands engraved frontispiece portrait of Gibbon. In near fine condition. A very attractive example of one of the first modern autobiographies published in the English language. When Gibbon died in 1794 he left his personal papers to Lord Sheffield who carefully selected and edited them. “Few men I believe have ever so fully unveiled their own character by a minute narrative of their sentiments and pursuits as Mr. Gibbon will here be found to have done; not with study and labour-not with an affected frankness-but with a genuine confession of his little foibles and peculiarities and a good-humoured and natural display of his own conduct and opinions.” Gibbon's Memoirs are considered one of the first autobiographies in the modern sense of the word and have a secure place in the canon of English literature. Printed for A. Strahan, and T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies hardcover
