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ria9783337274535_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire is an unchanged high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science travel and expe paperback
44000LONDON. FOLIO SOCIETY. 1997. SIXTH PRINTING. FOUR VOLS. VOLS 5-8 A NEAR FINE SET OF IN A SLIPCASE. EACH OF FOUR VOLUMES: JUSTINIAN AND THE ROMAN LAW MOHAMMED AND THE RISE OF THE ARABS THE NORMANS IN ITALY AND THE CRUSADES AND THE FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE AND THE PAPACY IN ROME. LONDON. FOLIO SOCIETY. 1997 unknown
184634472London: John Murray 1846. 6 volumes. Illustrated with fine large folding maps of the Western and Eastern Roman Empire the Migrations of the Barbarians into the empire and many other maps at the end of each volume including among others Constantinople Environs of Rome The Eastern Empire divided Italy Europe Asia and Africa at the time of Charlemagne the Mohammedan Empire the Crusades and Ancient Rome with most accented in colour. 8vo in fine and handsome period bindings of three-quarter polished calf over marbled paper covered boards the spines very handsomely gilt tooled within six compartments and featuring large central gilt devices surrounded by elaborate gilt tooling filling the compartments two compartments with contrasting black and brown morocco labels gilt lettered and ruled all separated by raised bands decorated with gilt stippling marbled endpapers all edges marbled. xliii 2 600; xii 559; xv 1 543 1; xv 1 524; xv1 506; xv 1 498 pp. A very fine set internally fresh and clean and in excellent state of preservation looking for the most part unused the handsome bindings with just a touch of age very bright and solid and attractive. A very handsome PERIOD BOUND set of the greatest historical work ever undertaken. Adams in his Manual of Historical Literature states that 'the superiority of this edition is very great not simply in its material appearance but also in its more essential characteristics. It has excellent maps and it embodies the notes of Milman'.<br> It was in Italy while "musing amid the ruins of the Capital" that Gibbon formed the plan of his history. Originally published in six volumes from 1776 to 1788 Gibbon's fine scholarship has remained for the most part unchallenged. The work's numerous reprintings throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are evidence of its popularity and historical accuracy.<br> "For twenty-two years Gibbon was a prodigy of steady and arduous application. His investigations extended over almost the whole range of intellectual activity for nearly fifteen-hundred 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 pp. 146-147.<br> The success of the work was immediate. "I am at a loss" Gibbon wrote "how to describe the success of the work without betraying the vanity of the writer. The first impression was exhausted in a few days; a second and third edition were scarcely adequate to the demand and the bookseller's property was twice invaded by the pyrates of Dublin. My book was on every table and almost on every toilette." Publication of this grand work placed Gibbon at the "very head of the literary tribe" in Europe according to Adam Smith. John Murray hardcover
2009299238United Kingdom: Folio Society 2009. Book. Very Good. hardback. hardback volumes v-viii eighteenth printing a reissue of the 1987 edition in a new binding in full elephanthide and lettered gilt on contrasting red and blue labels to the spines dust wrappers not called for. Edited by Felipe Fernandez-Amesto. A very good tightly bound set with clean and unmarked contents. Map to the endpapers b&w illustrations. Housed in a well preserved red paper covered slipcase which has a series of tiny dot splash marks to the top panel . A heavy set which may attract a request for additional postage if ordered from locations outside the United Kingdom. . Folio Society Hardcover
1995299237United Kingdom: Folio Society 1995. Book. Very Good. hardback. hardback volumes v-viii a reissue of the 1987 edition in a new binding in full elephanthide and lettered gilt on contrasting red and blue labels to the spines dust wrappers not called for. Edited by Felipe Fernandez-Amesto. A very good tightly bound set with clean and unmarked contents. Map to the endpapers b&w illustrations. Housed in a well preserved red paper covered slipcase. A heavy set which may attract a request for additional postage if ordered from locations outside the United Kingdom. . Folio Society Hardcover
2009299239United Kingdom: Folio Society 2009. Book. Very Good. hardback. hardback volumes v-viii eighteenth printing a reissue of the 1987 edition in a new binding in full elephanthide and lettered gilt on contrasting red and blue labels to the spines dust wrappers not called for. Edited by Betty Radice. A very good tightly bound set with clean and unmarked contents. Map to the endpapers b&w illustrations. Housed in a well preserved red paper covered slipcase. A heavy set which may attract a request for additional postage if ordered from locations outside the United Kingdom. . Folio Society Hardcover
187634851Philadelphia: Claxton Remsen & Haffelfinger 1876. 6 volumes. A new edition to which is added a complete index of the whole work. With an engraved portrait frontispiece in volume one with tissue guard. 8vo in period bindings of three-quarter polished brown calf over marbled paper covered boards the spines very handsomely gilt tooled with a lattice in two compartments gilt lettering in two others and fine gilt tooling around a central gilt flower device in one other these all separated by delicately gilt stippled raised bands marbled endpapers and page edges. A nicely preserved set the text completely free of any foxing stains or spotting looking largely unused the bindings are firm and solid with strong hinges the calf with a little rubbing and general wear but with bright gilt. A very handsome set in contemporary bindings of the greatest historical work ever undertaken. The text is largely that of John Murray's 1846 edition and embodies the important notes of Rev. Milman.<br> It was in Italy while "musing amid the ruins of the Capital" that Gibbon formed the plan of his history. Originally published in six volumes from 1776 to 1788 Gibbon's fine scholarship has remained for the most part unchallenged. The work's numerous reprintings throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are evidence of its popularity and historical accuracy.<br> "For twenty-two years Gibbon was a prodigy of steady and arduous application. His investigations extended over almost the whole range of intellectual activity for nearly fifteen-hundred 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 pp. 146-147.<br> The success of the work was immediate. "I am at a loss" Gibbon wrote "how to describe the success of the work without betraying the vanity of the writer. The first impression was exhausted in a few days; a second and third edition were scarcely adequate to the demand and the bookseller's property was twice invaded by the pyrates of Dublin. My book was on every table and almost on every toilette." Publication of this grand work placed Gibbon at the "very head of the literary tribe" in Europe according to Adam Smith. Claxton, Remsen, & Haffelfinger hardcover
1997152789London : The Folio Society 1997. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. eight volume set fourth printing original gilt decorated faux vellum hardcover illustrated bump to one board otherwise a fine clean set in bumped near fine original slipcase. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf HU. <br/> <br/> The Folio Society hardcover
1872903009Covent Garden London: Bell & Daldy 1872 A beautiful 7 volume set of Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman empire. All 7 volumes are half bound light brown leather. with 'feathered' coloured boards endpapers and page edges. The spines are five banded stamped with gilt decoration and the title gilt on a black background. All volumes are remarkably well preserved showing very little shelfwear rubbing or bumping. Volume one has various notes including those of Guizot Wenck Schreiter and Hugo included as a preface. A bound in 'Notice' after the copyright page about 'Bohn's British Classics" as well as two maps at the rear of the book both complete and attached however one has a closed tear. The frontispiece a picture of Gibbon is protected by the original tissue.This volume dated 1872. Volume two dated 1872.Volume 3 dated 1870 Volume 4 dated 1874 volume 5 dated 1871 volume 6 dated 1871 and volume 7 dated 1874. All volumes have the same bookplate pasted in on the front verso and dated 1878 A school prize giving for Latin and signed and dated by the then Headmaster of 'The Fre Gramar Schole of King Iames in Allmonbury' now the King James Grammar in Almondbury West Yorkshire England. A beautiful collectors set. Bell & Daldy hardcover
B9783337274542Paperback / softback. New. paperback
B9783337274535Paperback / softback. New. paperback
B9781017550580Hardback. New. hardcover
183841072John Murray 1838-1839. 13 vols. 8vo. First Edition thus with engraved portrait frontispiece in 'Life' and 14 engraved maps the majority folding and MANY COLOURED BY HAND IN OUTLINE the maps generally lightly foxed but crisply folded some mild and occasional offsetting; contemporary plum cloth boards elaborately framed and blocked in blind gilt backs primrose endpapers uncut one volume LARGELY UNOPENED two volumes expertly recased with original endpapers preserved backs moderately and uniformly sunned but all gilt wholly legible fore-edges lightly spotted a remarkably bright crisp clean extended set in largely unrestored publisher's binding. All volumes complete with half-titles; most volumes with publisher's catalogues variously dated 1838-39 at end confirming early issue; tenth volume with publisher's advance notice slip Milman's History of Christianity and Life of Gibbon mounted facing half-title; twelfth volume with separately printed errata slip mounted facing end of Contents. Maps and Catalogues as follows: Vol.I: 2 folding 8pp. March 1838 ; Vol.II: 1 folding; Vol.III: 2 full-page 12pp. May 1838; Vol. IV: 1 folding 12pp. June 1838; Vol. V: 1 folding 12pp. August 1838; Vol.VI: 1 folding 4pp. n.d.; Vol. VII: 1 folding 12pp. October 1838; Vol. VIII: 1 folding 32pp. October 1838; Vol.IX: 1 folding 6pp. December 1838; Vol. X: 1 folding 32pp. December 1838; Vol. XI: I folding 8pp. January 1839; Vol. XII: 1 folding 8pp. January 1839. The portrait of Gibbon is by Scriven after Reynolds. A CRISP EXTENDED SET OF THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF MILMAN'S 'GIBBON' IN LARGELY UNRESTORED PERIOD CLOTH BINDING AND AS SUCH MOST UNUSUAL. John Murray, hardcover
183870052London: For T. Cadell Strand 1838. 8 volumes. A New Edition. Illustrated with an engraved portrait frontispiece and 3 engraved folding maps. 8vo very handsomely and sumptuously bound in full russia presentation bindings lettered and decorated in gilt with the crests and regalia of Archibald Primrose fifth Earl of Rosebery and Prime Minister in compartments of the spines between gilt ruled raised bands two compartments lettered in gilt one compartment with gilt tooled panel design the covers with triple gilt fillet lines at the borders meeting a floral device gilt at the intersections enclosing an arabesque styled central panel enclosing the gilt arms of Christ College Cambridge gilt turnovers marbled endleaves and edges. lii 509; viii 488; xii 571; xii 533; xvi 555; xii 501; xi 555; xi 468 index. A very fine and handsome set very well preserved and in excellent condition. A VERY FINE AND SUMPTUOUSLY BOUND SET WITH EXCELLENT PROVENANCE OF THE GREATEST HISTORICAL WORK EVER UNDERTAKEN. It was in Italy while "musing amid the ruins of the Capital" that Gibbon formed the plan of his history. Originally published in six volumes from 1776 to 1788 Gibbon's fine scholarship has remained for the most part unchallenged. The work's numerous reprintings throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are evidence of its popularity and historical accuracy.<br> "For twenty-two years Gibbon was a prodigy of steady and arduous application. His investigations extended over almost the whole range of intellectual activity for nearly fifteen-hundred 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 pp. 146-147.<br> The success of the work was immediate. "I am at a loss" Gibbon wrote "how to describe the success of the work without betraying the vanity of the writer. The first impression was exhausted in a few days; a second and third edition were scarcely adequate to the demand and the bookseller's property was twice invaded by the pyrates of Dublin. My book was on every table and almost on every toilette." Publication of this grand work placed Gibbon at the "very head of the literary tribe" in Europe according to Adam Smith. For T. Cadell, Strand hardcover
7694LONDON METHUEN 1930. TENTH EDITION COMPLETE IN SEVEN VOLUMES RED CLOTH WITH MAPS. SOME JOINTS WEAK GENERALLY VERY GOOD. LONDON, METHUEN, 1930 hardcover
1825500024826London: Thomas M'Lean Mclean James Goodwin et al 1825. New Edition. . Hardcover. Good. Rare edition. Apparently not in British Library. Discolouration and chipping to some spines. Volumes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11. Missing volumes 1 and 12 <br/> <br/> Thomas M'Lean (Mclean) James Goodwin et al hardcover
43128G. Virtue c. 1890. 5 vols. Tall 8vo. Original elaborately gilt tooled spines with gilt trophy of arms device on upper boards headcaps neatly repaired - a very bright VG set. Pp. xvi 224 225-464 465-643 60 61-316 317-666 xi no inscriptions illus with engraved plates and folding maps vol 1: frontispiece and engraved title page 9 further plates and 1 folding map; vol 2: 10 plates folding panorama; vol 3: 11 plates 1 map; vol 4: 10 plates; vol 5: 8 plates and 3 maps prelim plates a little loosened tissue guards spotted plates mainly clean and unmarked. G. Virtue, c. 1890 unknown
A9781344683661Hardback. New. hardcover
9247723Ward Lock & Co NULL. Volumes 1234. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Revised edition no date. Four-volume set. 8vo. Blue boards half cloth with gilt lettering and decoration on backstrip. All volumes have some light shelf wear with rubbed edges and scuffed boards. Top edge darkened. All volumes have firm bindings. Pages clean throughout all volumes. Light staining on fore edge of volume 2. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item1850grams ISBN: Ward, Lock & Co hardcover
1821577573London: J. F. Dove 1821. Volume 8. A new edition with maps and portrait; complete in eight volumes. This is the full set of eight volumes. Each volume has a decorative cover. All contain brown spots on pages but generally pages are clean. Binding can be loose in some volumes. Volume 1 - Front cover detached but included no backstrip. Volume 2 - no backstrip. Volume 3 - no backstrip. Volume 4 - no backstrip. Volume 5 - no backstrip. Volume 6 - no backstrip. Volume 7 - no backstrip. Volume 8 - front cover detached but included no backstrip. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With usual stamps and markings. in poor condition suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item5400grams ISBN: J. F. Dove hardcover
1845AB7466New York: The Nottingham Society 1845. de luxe. . Hardcover. Good. 8vo. 6-volume set. no date but believed ca 1845. Ex-reference library with labels on front pastedown & rear fep dewi no on spine. Good copies in half leather with gilt titles and decoration on spine and pale orange marbled boards. spine tops and tails scuffed with splits to vol I and small losses to 2 other vols. vol 6 front cover partially detached & spine faded. heavy books may incur additional postage charge. <br/> <br/> The Nottingham Society hardcover
1782LL6375W. Strahan & T. Cadell 1782. ~DATE RANGE: 1782-1788 ~FULL PAGINATION: vii 13 704 8 640 8 640 viii 8 620 8 684 10 646 52pp ~First edition of vols IV-VI; new edition of vols I-III. Vol. I is 1782 ESTC T78359 Norton 26. Vols II & III are 1787 ESTC N36543 Norton 27. Vols IV-VI are 1788 ESTC T78365 Norton 29. Frontis portrait to vol. I by Hall after Joshua Reynolds. 3 maps 1 to vol. II; 2 folding to rear of vol. V. Half titles to vols II-VI. Index and errata page to vol. VI. Early full tan calf boards framed in double gilt fillets. Ornate gilt decor to board edges and turn-ins. Rebacked in near-matching tan calf. Raised bands and brown gilt label per spine. 4tos 22 x 27.3cm. Mild wear to board corners and edges. Hinges just starting to crack in vol.6 only other hinges sound. All edges marbled in Stormont pattern reinforced at gutters with old repair probably when rebacked. Hinges sound. Early replacement blank endpages some with 1819 watermark. All vols signed to top t.p. by G. Kinnear perhaps George Kinnear 1751-1823 of the Edinburgh-based banking family. Old repair to fore-edge of map of the Western Roman Empire with minor loss to edge of image. Small 1cm single tear to edge of each folding map. Old repairs / reinforcements to fore-edges of sigs a-a3 in vol. I with a little damp-rippling to edges of these same pages but no loss to text. Mild occasional foxing severe on a few pages. A very few old annotations to margins in some vols. Gibbon's masterpiece first published between 1776 and 1788 'occupies the summit of European Enlightenment historiography'; 'remarkable for the way Gibbon pushed at the edges of received opinions and found fresh and fruitful ways of linking approaches and subjects which elsewhere lay unconnected' ODNB. A handsome solid square set. ~Robust packaging. Overseas orders trackable on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. Hardback. Hardback. Very Good/Fine. c. 700pp. per vol. W. Strahan & T. Cadell Hardcover
1840729600Ball Arnold and Company 1840. Hardcover no dust jacket. Ex-Library. Deckled pages. Matting separating on half title page along with foxing. Title page and edges of text browning. Handwritten notes on bfep. Heavy item will require additional shipping fees Ball, Arnold and Company hardcover
177644482London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell 1776-88. Six volumes volume I second edition volumes II-VI first edition. 4to. Recent panelled calf spines with raised bands the old twin spine labels preserved a few with repair and renewed gilt with gilt decoration to the other panels the 19th century armorial bookplates of Lord Rendlesham "Labore et Honore" retained to the front pastedowns. Portrait frontispiece in volume I plus 3 folding maps. A handsome set. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell unknown
1020750219.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
