Books

London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1776-88.. Six volumes, volume I second edition, volumes II-VI first edition. 4to. Recent panelled calf, spines with raised bands, the old twin spine labels preserved (a few with repair and renewed gilt) with gilt decoration to the other panels, the 19th century armorial bookplates of Lord Rendlesham ("Labore et Honore") retained to the front pastedowns. Portrait frontispiece in volume I plus 3 folding maps. A handsome set.

Published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788, this extensive work by Edward Gibbon provides a detailed history of the decline of the Roman Empire.