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192954918London: Methuen & Co 1929. Second edition. Hardcover. Very good condition. Octavo. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering and ruling on spine; in original green dustjacket black lettering on spine. Frontispiece folding map and reproduction of b/w portrait painting in volume I all others but volume 3 with frontispieces. Publisher's device on title pages. Marginalia. <br /> <br /> Authoritative work by English historian and Member of Parliament Edward Gibbon. Published in seven volumes between 1925 and 1929 The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is known for the quality and irony of its prose as well as its open denigration of organized religion. Illustrated with twelve color maps some folding two plans and numerous b/w offset reproductions of ancient architecture and artwork. "This is a completely new issue of Professor Bury's famous edition. All the notes have been revised many new ones added and the edition is equipped with a new set of maps. It has also been fully illustrated under the direction of the Editor." Publisher Light wear along edges of dustjackets. Some foxing of foredges of block with occasional light foxing of some pages. Methuen & Co hardcover
1840058456London: Ball Arnold & Co Paternoster Row 1840. One-Volume Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Folio - 12 x 10 Inches Tall. Engraved Portrait Frontispiece. LONDON : 1840. One-volume edition. 'Printed from the edition in twelve volumes'. -- Title-page. Large thick volume. Double-column text; good clear type. Hardback. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Introductory memoir by William Youngman. Contemporary medium-brown ribbed-cloth; gilt lettered spine. Blind-stamped panels to boards. Later re-spine; retaining original spine; inner cloth hinges for strength. Original pale-yellow end-papers. All edges gilt. Presentation label contemporary to fly-leaf. No owner name or internal markings. Old stain to portrait; no other markings. Minor wear. Tight and strongly-bound. VERY GOOD. xiii xvi 1303 pages. Bibliographical references. Index. Folio: Approx; 12 x 10 inches. 6 x 4 inches. Heavy; extra postage needed. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping . Ball Arnold & Co Paternoster Row. <br/> <br/> Ball, Arnold, & Co, Paternoster Row hardcover
178254807London: Printed for W. or A. Strahan and T. Cadell 1782. First edition in part. Hardcover. Very good. Six volumes large quarto 28.3 by 22 cm published between 1782 and 1788. Engraved frontispiece portrait 3 engraved maps 2 large folding; 1 full-page; general index and errata; printed marginalia. Full contemporary diced calf expertly rebacked to style; light rubbing/wear at extremities; covers ruled in gilt; spine with raised bands ruled and lettered in gilt; marbled edges and endleaves; gilt turn-ins. Text lightly toned throughout with occasional smudges and light foxing largely confined to top margin; tear at leaf Aa2 vol. 1 extending into text expertly repaired; very occasional light pencil underlinings and annotations at margins else a very good amply-margined set with fine maps.<br /> <br /> Mixed set comprising three volumes of "A New Edition" vols. 1-3 and three volumes of the first edition vols. 4-6. First conceived by Edward Gibbon 1737-1794 amidst the ruins of Rome on 15 October 1764 the first edition of the work was issued serially the first volume appearing in 1776 the final three in 1788. "This masterpiece of historical penetration and literary style has remained one of the ageless historical works. a comprehensive picture of the whole Mediterranean world from the death of Marcus Aurelius A.D. 180 to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. To this task 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 an inimitable prose. It was his good fortune as Lytton Strachey observed that 'the material with which he had to cope was still just not too voluminous to be digested by a single extremely competent mind. In the following century even a Gibbon would have collapsed under the accumulated mass of knowledge at his disposal'" PMM.<br /> <br /> The Decline and Fall was a notable publishing success; the print run of the first volume was expanded by William Strahan from 500 to 1000 copies and sold out in less than two weeks. Among the more progressive-minded savants in the literary and academic world it was well received: "From the chorus of praise the admiration of Adam Ferguson Joseph Warton and Horace Walpole must have been deeply gratifying. It was however David Hume's letter of congratulation which according to Gibbon 'overpaid the labour of ten years.'" ODNB. But Hume's praise was laced with warning. He believed that despite Gibbon's "very prudent temperament" in discussing the origins and early history of Christianity in the 15th and 16th chapters of the first volume "it was impossible to treat the subject so as not to give grounds of suspicion against you and you may expect that a clamour will arise" quoted in ODNB. These chapters did indeed arouse heated condemnation from Christians of all denominations and Gibbon made extensive revisions to them in the three subsequent editions of the first volume and in the New Edition which appears in the present set.<br /> <br /> The engraved frontispiece after Sir Joshua Reynold's acclaimed portrait originally appeared in the first edition of the second volume. All three maps are dated 1781. References: Carter and Muir Printing and the Mind of Man 222; ESTC T78359 vol. 1 - N36543 vols. 2-3 - T78365 vols. 4-6; J. Norton A Bibliography of the Works of Edward Gibbon pp. 26 27 29; D. Womersley "Edward Gibbon" in: ODNB.<br /> <br /> Vol. 1 1782 - A New Edition: vii title and preface 13: advertisement and contents 704 pp; engraved frontispiece portrait. With original preface Bentinck-Street Feb 1 1776; postscript March 1 1781; new preface March 1 1782. <br /> <br /> Vol. 2 1787 - A New Edition: 10: title and contents 640 pp; full-page map " A Map of the Parts of Europe and Asia Adjacent to Constantinople" full-page; "A Map of the Eastern Part of the Roman Empire" large folding<br /> <br /> Vol. 3 1787 - A New Edition: 10: title and contents 640 pp; "A Map of the Western Part of the Roman Empire large folding.<br /> <br /> Vol. 4 1788: 2: title viii preface 8: contents 620 pp. <br /> <br /> Vol. 5 1788: 10: title and contents 684 pp.<br /> <br /> Vol. 6 1788: 12: title and contents 646 52: general index and errata pp. Printed for W. (or A.) Strahan and T. Cadell hardcover
1998065485The Folio Society 1998. 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Ninth Printing Larger sturdy book four volumes smooth cream covers bright gilt design to fronts and spines with bright lettering dark red background to spine top title and author maps inside covers and adjacent end papers. Volume I: The Turn of the Tide 320 pages with map of Roman Empire A.D. 14 and 117. Volume II: Constantine and the Christian Empire 348 pages a map of the Roman Empire during his reign. Volume III: The Revival and Collapse of Paganism 394 pages map of Christian empire. Volume IV: The End of the Western Empire 394 pages a map of the Empire after the Barbarian Invasions. Volume V:Justinian and the Roman Law 394 pages a map of Roman Empire A.D. 565. Volume VI: Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs 377 pages a map of the empire between A.S. 628 and 750. Volume VII: The Normans in Italy and the Crusades 440 pages a map of the Roman Empire at 950 A.D. Volume VIII: The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Italy 363 pages with a final map inside covers and adjacent end papers of The Roman Empire at A.D. 1400. Four volumes each in two sturdy slipcases dark red with brigh tgilt lettering and borders to right sides of entrances. Very Fine set. <br/> <br/> The Folio Society hardcover
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1983105337London: Folio Society 1983. Cloth/Slipcase. Hardcover. Very good. white boards gilt lettering and decoration red and blue labels red slipcases. light soiling to spine of volume 5<br /> Standard shipping no tracking or insurance / Priority with tracking / Custom quote for large or heavy orders. Folio Society hardcover
198325-0504London: The Folio Society 1983. 1983-1990 1983 320pp 1984 348pp 1985 367pp 1986 394pp 1987 394pp 1988 1989 377pp 1990 440pp 363pp illus. maps to eps 8 vols. in 2 slipcases red w/ gilt lettering ivory cloth w/ gilt lettering over red blue & white labels to spine includes: 1 The Turn of the Tide; 2. Constantine & the Christian Empire; 3. The Revival & Collapse of Paganism; 4. The End of the Western Empire; 5. Justinian & the Roman Law; 6. Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs; 7. The Normans in Italy & the Crusades; & 8. The Fall of Constantinople & the Papacy in Rome slight shelfwear to slipcases contents clean & unmarked very heavy - expect extra shipping. . Cloth. Very Good /No Jacket. The Folio Society Hardcover
346809The Folio Society 2001. 8 VOL BOXED SET super octavo cream lightly marbled heavy boards gilt lettering to spines gilt rule/decoration to spines & front boards illus/maps to eps frontispieces mixed pagination illus Near FINE in slipcases x2 VG light to moderate splitting at joins light staining & soiling The Folio Society 2001 hardcover
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1838439825London : T. Cadell 1838. New Edition. Hardcover. Good copies bound in full contemporary aniline calf; all edges marbled with marbled end papers. Raised bands spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt now somewhat faded. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; tight and strong. Further scans images and additional bibliographical material available on request. Provenance: book plate of Windham Hornby. Subjects; Byzantine Empire History. Rome History Empire 30 B.C.-476 A.D. London : T. Cadell hardcover
1983032216London: Folio Society 1983. Book. Near Fine. Boards. Folio Society Edition. White coloured boards; gilt bordering to front; gilt lettering to red and blue labels and decorative gilt borders to spine. Map endpapers unique to each volume. Reissued with new bindings 1995. B&w frontis and b&w illustrations throughout. Previous owner's clear embossed seal to half title and frontis of each volume. Otherwise a near fine set. 8 volumes housed in two red slipcases with decorative gilt to side. . Folio Society Hardcover
2016b30007Easton Press 2016. Leather Bound. Like New. #305 of a limited 600 copies. 2 Volumes in slipcase. Easton Press Full leather with gilt lettering and decoration linen end papers and ribbon page marker. Volume 2 is still in original shrink wrap. Volume 1 is in excellent unused condition text is unmarked and pages are tight. Easton Press hardcover
19989032744London: Folio Society 1998. Hardcover. Near Fine. Edited and with introductions by Radice and Fernández-Armesto. Bound in publisher's original marbled boards with spines stamped in red blue and gilt covers stamped in gilt. Illustrated endpapers. Comes in two red board slipcases with sides stamped in gilt. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Books are in fine condition. Slipcases have minor wear to extremites. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches. <br/><br/> Folio Society hardcover
1880112507310033Published by Harper & Brothers 1880. Hardcover. Acceptable. Acceptable hardcovers no dustcovers.SIX VOLUME SET. The text has markings. Covers show edge wear with rubbings/scuffing and bumped corners. Spine edge wear. Hinges cracked but binding still intact.Green cloth stamped in black and gilt. Volumes 1-6. Previous owners bookplate on inside front cover. Volume one has a ink like stain on the top front page corners.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Published by Harper & Brothers hardcover
1840RGIBHIS01acmfHarper and Brothers 1840. Good. Gibbon Edward. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 4 vol. set. Milman notes H. H. NY: Harper and Brothers 1840. 529 464 523 477pp. Illustrated. 8vo. Book condition: Good with bumped rubbed and faded edges. Marbling faded and pages foxed. Maps are wrinkled and with false creases. Map of vol. 2 has large tear along a crease in the right half leaving about 1/3rd connected. Map in vol. 3 with chipping and foxing but no losses. Harper and Brothers unknown
1024253333.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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200943175Folio Society. 2009. Eighteenth Printing. Hardcover. Fine in No Dust Jacket dust jacket. Books are Fine. Slip-case is present: some scratches with minor staining VG condition.; Heavy volumes will require extra shipping internationally.; 4 Volumes of 8 Only; 1-4; This edition of Gibbon's classic history returns to manuscript and original sources. . Folio Society hardcover
1974251004001AMS Press 1974. Hardcover. Very Good. 13x9x5. Please Read Books look almost like new but has minor shelf wear - No marks on text - My shelf location - shed-3 AMS Press hardcover
968862London The Folio Society 1983-1990 1st. 320pp.348pp.367pp.394pp.394pp.377pp.440pp.363pp. 8vo 16x25cm. Bound in decorative linen with gold lettering and in the slipcase. Good attractive copies. Photos and pictures in bl.w. l Vol.I The Turn of the Tide Vol.II Constantinople and the Christian Empire Vol.III The Revival and Collapse of Paganism Vol.IV The End of the Western Empire Vol.V Justinian and the Roman Law Vol.VI Mohammed and the Rise of the Arabs Vol.VII The Normans in Italy and the Crusades Vol.VIII The Fall of Constantinople and the Papacy in Rome. unknown
190550899London: Methuen & Co. 1905-06. Seven volumes. 8vo. Publisher's red cloth gilt to the spines. Occasional foxing within some mild wear and fading without very good overall. Methuen's Standard Library. London: Methuen & Co. unknown
180721227271807. London: Printed for Cadell & Davies et al. 1807. Twelve vols 8vo. Contemporary full mottled calf gilt borders to sides spines with gilt rules and two black gilt morocco lettering pieces marbled endpapers all edges marbled; a little rubbing to spines front hinges tender generally very clean very good.New edition from the library of one of the early twentieth century's finest historians. The most celebrated historical work in English literature. ""Gibbon's great erudition breadth of treatment and powerful organization render this a lasting monument of substantial accuracy as well as elegance . most of Gibbon's scholarship remains unchallenged"" Oxford Companion to English Lit. ""This masterpiece of historical penetration and literary style has remained one of the ageless historical works"" PMM 222. In 1788 Gibbon's friend Adam Smith wrote that ""by the universal assent of every man of taste and learning. Decline and Fall sets you at the very head of the whole literary tribe at present existing in Europe"" ODNB. Because of its role in explaining the role Christianity played in ""weakening"" the Roman Empire Gibbon's magnum opus landed on the Papal Index and remained there until the Index librorum prohibitorum was abolished in 1966.Provenance: Each volume signed to fly-leaf ""G.M. Trevelyan/ Hallington/ 1929."" Trevelyan 1876-1962 was one of the most distinguished historians of his time. A Fellow and later Master of Trinity College Cambridge and in retirement Chancellor of Durham University he had a long and distinguished career as a Whig historian very much in Gibbon's tradition - opinionated partisan and convinced of the world's progress towards enlightenment. Hallington Hall in Northumberland was one of the Trevelyans' homes along with the confusingly similarly named Wallington Hall seven miles down the road. In 1929 when he acquired this set he was working on his most significant work England Under Queen Anne which was published the following year. unknown
1897206611London: Methuen 1897-1898. Hardback. Good/No Jacket. Seven volumes 8vo. 11 maps and plans. Original gilt titled maroon cloth spines slightly sunned and soiled edges and corners worn and bumped in places some tanning to endpapers but surprisingly little foxing none in some volumes. Fold out maps are all present and in very good condition - very clear and colours bright. Overall an excellent set. Methuen hardcover
1846146461London: 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
