This year is the bicentenary of Gibbon's death, which has been widely noticed in the press, but even after two hundred years his book is still an authoritative work on Roman history. What is more, it remains wonderfully readable: witty, elegant and intriguing, full of the author's own personality.
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VGC Folio Soc 1998 - Eight Vol beautiful set of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon. A rare chance to get the full set of this Folio classic set from 1998 - which has not yet been bettered.
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Near Fine 8-volume Folio Society set, illustrated, with separate slipcase for each volume - beautifully produced. Vol1 is a 1984 second printing, the others are first printings with issue dates up to 1990. A little wear to some slipcases in places, with minor split to top edge of one case as pictured, minor fading to top of some slipcases, books themselves show light wear and handling, VG+ and bright, unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Folio Society; ISBN/EAN: B00I5HTCHM. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 095134.
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The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
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Publication Date: 1972 Subject: History. Minimal amount of creasing, fading or wear to the spine. Condition Details: Handling wear to the cover, bumping to the corners and spine and the boards are a little dirty.
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It remains a remarkable fact that anyone who wishes to study the later Roman or Byzantine Empire will still find Gibbon’s Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire the best, as well as the most readable narrative of it.
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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by Edward Gibbon, published by A.L. Burt, New York. Hinges of Vol. I cracked; webbing showing. Other bindings are firm and solid.
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The Folio Society 8 Vol History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon is a luxurious edition book set featuring a fine binding and illustrations. Published by Folio Society in the UK, this collection includes poetry, theatre & scripts fiction subject in English language. Weighing 10 kg, this book set is a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts looking for a beautifully crafted and unique addition to their library. Books in lovely tidy condition, boxes good . Volume 1- 4 box has crush damage to corner and appears to have had a tidy repair. Box 5- 8 has some white scuff marks to side See pics, feel free to ask Qs or for more pics if needed B74G
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