Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire. With Memoirs of his Life and Writings Composed by Himself.

London: A. Strahan, T. Cadell jr., & W. Davies, c. 1796. Edition: First edition, Binding: Contemporary full tree calf with gilt greek-tooled border, rebacked expertly in seven compartments of gilt-tooled bands and gilt floral motifs, gilt red and yellow morocco labels on two and five respectively. , Notes: During his life, Edward Gibbon made several attempts at writing his memoirs. After his death, these were pieced together by his close friend, Lord Sheffield, who added letters and additional writings. A third volume of miscellaneous works was added in 1815., Size: 4to, Illustration: Ex-libris on front paste-down endpaper. With frontis silhouette portrait., Volume: Two volumes., References: Rothchild 948, Pages: P. Volume 1. frontis, title, blank, iii-xxv, (1), 1-703; Volume 2. title, blank, iii-viii, 1-726, errata, advertisement., Category: Book Biography. Occasional light foxing, otherwise an excellent copy, text is clean and crisp. Item #B2570

Edition: First edition, Binding: Contemporary full tree calf with gilt greek-tooled border, rebacked expertly in seven compartments of gilt-tooled bands and gilt floral motifs, gilt red and yellow morocco labels on two and five respectively. , Notes: During his life, Edward Gibbon made several attempts at writing his memoirs. After his death, these were pieced together by his close friend, Lord Sheffield, who added letters and additional writings. A third volume of miscellaneous works was added in 1815., Size: 4to, Illustration: Ex-libris on front paste-down endpaper. With frontis silhouette portrait., Volume: Two volumes., References: Rothchild 948, Pages: P. Volume 1. frontis, title, blank, iii-xxv, (1), 1-703; Volume 2. title, blank, iii-viii, 1-726, errata, advertisement., Category: Book Biography.

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