Lot #130: FOLIO SOCIETY THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE 6 VOLUMES

Edward Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire [1993–1994] (New York, London, Toronto: Everyman's Library / Alfred A. Knopf, 1993–1994). With an introduction by Hugh Trevor-Roper. A comprehensive six-volume Everyman's Library collector's set of Edward Gibbon's monumental historical masterpiece, chronicling Rome's trajectory from the height of the Empire to the fall of Constantinople. Bound in publisher's green cloth with gilt spine lettering, black spine labels, and the Everyman's Library sunburst device, and housed in two matching protective slipcases. Just in time for Christmas and the Holiday’s! Prestige Downsizing is excited to present the following auction of Rare & Collectible Books & Maps. Selected from an important Montreal collection, a collection in PEI, and a distinguished collector in Toronto. Including many antique books, leather bindings, illustrated books, early maps, and signed first editions! The pickup will be Sunday, November 15 between 10 AM and 1 PM. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Note: Remember to bring appropriate packing materials for your purchases, and help if needed. This is a fantastic sale, so bid fast and bid often! Another quality offering from Prestige Downsizing: "Wall to wall we sell it all!" Pickup category timeslot {A}