[Rarebooks] FS: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Illustrated by Piranesi

[Charles Agvent]

GIBBON, Edward. THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. 
New York: Limited Editions Club, 1946. Seven quarto (6-5/8" x 10") 
volumes bound in half black morocco stamped in gold with a design by 
Clarence Pearson Hornung and printed marbled paper sides. Edited with an 
introduction and index by J. B. Bury. Copy #158 of 1500 copies 
illustrated with reproductions of views of Rome etched by Gian Battista 
Piranesi. Issued unsigned. A bit of rubbing and mild softening to the 
leather on the spine tips, but the leather is still quite supple and 
bright. The seventh volume is a little more worn with some loss of the 
leather along the hinges. Near Fine example of a title usually found 
with much wear. The slipcase, usually lacking, is present Very Good 
condition, completely intact with just light soiling and wear. 
(#017865)        $1,200.00

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