First Folio

THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE.

Gibbon, Edward.

Boston: Phillips, Sampson, 1850.

"A New Edition, to Which is Added a Complete Index of the Whole Work" 6 volumes. Bound by John Grabau in full dark blue crushed morocco with marbled endpapers, t.e.g., the spines with gilt titles and geometric designs in the panels, the covers with frames of similar designs and incorporating Greek key elements. Fine, 5 blank pages at end of Vol. I heavily annotated in pencil. Item #20171

John Grabau bound for the Roycrofters before setting up his own bindery.

Price: $950.00