Edward Gibbon; Betty Radice - The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - 1983

This complete collection in eight volumes of the classic work by Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published by The Folio Society, one of the most prestigious publishers of 20th-century bibliophile editions, is offered at auction.

Edition details

Author: Edward Gibbon

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Editorial: The Folio Society

Place of editing: London

Language: English

Volumes: 8 (I–VIII)

Introduction: Betty Radice

First publication of this edition: 1983

Reissue: 1995 (with new binding)

Physical characteristics

Binding: Hardcover in light-colored fabric, with golden titles and ornaments on spines and covers.

Printing: high-quality paper

Illustrations: Prints and historical engravings

Presentation: Two original editorial slipcases.

Design and binding: a careful edition typical of The Folio Society.

Condition of preservation

Books: Good to very good overall condition. Bindings are firm, pages are clean, with no highlights or annotations.

Well preserved
Considered one of the masterpieces of universal historiography, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is an essential reference for the study of the classical and medieval world, notable for its rigor, breadth, and literary quality.

Ideal for

Collectors of The Folio Society

Enthusiasts of Roman and medieval history.

Private and academic libraries

Classic reference editions

The set will be carefully packaged to ensure a safe shipment.