1883 Gibbon Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete 6 Vol Set Claxton
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1883 Gibbon Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete 6 Vol Set Claxton. Published in Philadelphia by E. Claxton & Co. in 1883. Publisher: E. Claxton & Co. Author: Edward Gibbon. First published between 1776 and 1789, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of history ever written. 1883 Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete 6 Volume Set Offered is a complete matching six-volume set of Edward Gibbon's classic historical work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, edited with notes by Rev. H. H. Milman. Published in Philadelphia by E. Claxton & Co. in 1883. This is a complete six-volume Victorian-era set with attractive brown embossed cloth bindings and gilt spine lettering. An impressive antique display set and an important work of historical literature. Condition: Good antique condition overall. Complete six-volume set. Bindings remain solid with pages securely attached. Expected age-related wear including rubbing, scuffing, edge wear, fraying, and loss to cloth at spine ends and corners. Pages show normal age toning. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Included: Volume I Volume II Volume III Volume IV Volume V Volume VI A beautiful complete 19th-century set ideal for collectors, historians, decorators, and antique book enthusiasts. Please see photographs for the best representation of condition. Item Specifics Title: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Author: Edward Gibbon Editor: Rev. H. H. Milman Format: Hardcover Language: English Publisher: E. Claxton & Co. Publication Year: 1883 Place of Publication: Philadelphia Number of Volumes: 6 Binding: Embossed Cloth Hardcover Subject: History, Roman Empire Original/Reproduction: Original Era: Victorian Features: Complete Set Condition: Good Antique Condition Seller Notes: Complete matching six-volume set. Antique condition with rubbing, scuffing, fraying, and edge wear consistent with age. Pages show age toning. Bindings remain intact. See photos for details. Free Shipping Included. First published between 1776 and 1789, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of history ever written. Author Edward Gibbon's detailed account traces the rise, decline, and fall of the Roman Empire from the height of its power through the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Gibbon's masterpiece helped establish modern historical scholarship through its extensive use of primary sources, critical analysis, and detailed documentation. The work remains a cornerstone of classical and historical studies and continues to be read and cited by historians around the world. This 1883 Philadelphia edition includes notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman, a respected historian and scholar whose annotations provided additional historical context for 19th-century readers.
