The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire
by Edward Gibbon
"The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon, published by The Heritage Press in 1946, features illustrations by Gian Battista Piranesi. This edition includes scholarly edits by J.B. Bury. The book is in good condition, lacking a dust jacket but with a sturdy binding. A classic historical text for collectors.
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The book is in good condition with a solid binding. There is no dust jacket, and the cover features an illustration by Gian Battista Piranesi. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings, and the spine is intact.
About This Vintage 1946 Edition
Edward Gibbon's "The History of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire," published by The Heritage Press in New York in 1946, is a classic historical work. This edition is notable for its illustrations by Gian Battista Piranesi, enhancing the text with detailed etchings. The text is edited by J.B. Bury, providing a scholarly touch with notes and an introduction. This edition, while not specified as a first edition, offers a unique presentation of Gibbon's comprehensive account of Roman history. The book's condition is good, with a sturdy binding and no dust jacket, making it a valuable addition for collectors of historical works.
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