The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire Printed From The Edition In 12 Volumes. With An Introductory Memoir Of The Author By William Youngman. Gibbon, Edward

Book condition: fair, 1834. very scarce in this format. Gibbon's seminal work is printed from the edition in 12 volumes, includes a 13 page introductory memoir of the author by William Youngman, b/w frontis of Gibbon, no tissue gaurd. The book begins with the extent and military force of the empire in the age of the Antonines and continues through to chapter 71 in which Gibbons discusses the prospect of the ruins of Rome in the 15th century with a conclusion of the whole work. Half bound in leather and marbled paper, the boards are worn on all edges, corners scuffed, small losses to the marbled paper from both front and rear - see photos. The leather spine is in nice condition, soft tan leater with intricate gilt decoration, 5 raised bands, gilt lettered maroon title label - all very bright. Endpapers are marbled in similar pattern to boards, as are all three edges, upper edge dulled, others bright. Both hinges cracked, with front one separating. Front pastedown has a decorative coat of arms bookplate, RFEP has small area of loss to lower corner, light foxing to end papers and prelims but no foxing throughout. Evidence of historical damp staining on a few pages. Binding is very tight, interior very clean, 1303 pages with index, 7 X 10 inches. Weight 2.6kg - please contact me for an accurate shipping quote based on your location before ordering.