Attractive Heron edition of Gibbon's heinous yet massively influential history of the 'decline' of the Roman Empire. From the 'Books that have shaped Man's thinking' series. Quarter cloth with elaborate gilt decoration. Decorated end-papers. With an introduction and b/w images. An Appreciation of the author to the rear. Marks to free-end-papers (tape residue from a previous owner's protective jacket). Light foxing to top edge, otherwise crisp and clean within. Very Good overall.
