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GIBBON (EDWARD) The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 vol., 1811

29 Nov 2011 10:30 GMT Oxford
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GIBBON (EDWARD)

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 vol., engraved portrait and 2 folding maps, ownership signature of Frank Vizatelly (war artist and journalist) on title to volume one, nineteenth century half vellum, gilt morocco spine labels, 8vo, Edinburgh, Bell and Bradfute, 1811

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