The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Vol 1: The History of the Empire from 180 A.D. to 395 A.D.Vol 2: The History of the Empire from 395 A.D. to 1185 A.D.Vol 3: The History of the Empire from 1185 A.D. to the Fall of Constantantine in 1453
by Edward Gibbon
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- Condition
- Very Good+
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About This Item
New York: The Modern Library, 1940. 2nd. Very Good+. Published by The Modern Library, a second or later edition consistent with the 1940-1945 jackets with a blue column. All in original, unclipped, dust jackets in maylar; general wear including some creasing, small chips, and rubbing. Vol 1 is bound in blue cloth over baords with publisher's device on front and spine with a black panel with gilded lettering on spine. Vols 2-3 are bound in red cloth over baords with publisher's device on front and spine with a black panel with gilded lettering on spine. All binding in fine condition with minor bumping or rubbing. Vols 2-3 are stained blue on the top fore edge. Internally all are clean and clear. Near fine.
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
- John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1940TDA-GIB-2-VG
- Title
- The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Vol 1: The History of the Empire from 180 A.D. to 395 A.D.Vol 2: The History of the Empire from 395 A.D. to 1185 A.D.Vol 3: The History of the Empire from 1185 A.D. to the Fall of Constantantine in 1453
- Author
- Edward Gibbon
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd
- Publisher
- The Modern Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1940
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- Good+
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- Rubbing
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- Spine
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- Fine
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- Cloth
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- Device
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- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...