Gibbon, Edward.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

London. W. Baynes and Son, et al. 1823. A New Edition. Illustrated with an engraved Frontis and 4 engraved folding maps. 8 Volumes, complete as issued. 8vo. 5.75" x 8.50 Attractively bound in period half tree calf and marbled boards.Gilt ruled spine compartments with gilt tooled motifs. Gilt titles. Calf tips to corners.

Covers evenly rubbed. Various age wear to spine leather. Repair to pre-lims of Vol. 1 at Title Page exposing boards at gutter with ffep's and Frontis adhered to front pastedown . Covers on all volumes firm and un-cracked. Usual mild offsetting to maps. A handsome, tight crisp set.

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