[Rarebooks] FS: Attractive Edition of Gibbon's DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

[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 #323 of 1500 copies 
illustrated with reproductions of views of Rome etched by Gian Battista 
Piranesi. Issued unsigned. A bit of rubbing and mild wear to the leather 
on the spine but still quite supple and bright. Near Fine example of a 
title usually found with much wear. The slipcase, usually lacking, is 
present and in Very Good condition, completely intact with some soiling, 
a stain on one side, and a closed split at the back. (#019692)     $1,500.00

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