GIBBON [Edward]
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
£680
Auction: 19 November 2003 at 12:30 GMT
Description
... 12 volumes, engraved port. frontis. to vol. 1, contemporary tree calf, gilt panelled, spine decorated gilt in compartments with classical urns and trellis work, red and green morocco lettering pieces, small tear at the inner fold of the map in vol. 1, 8vo., London: for Strahan & Cadell, 1788-91
Note: p. vii of Vol. 1, misprinted vi. [12]