The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
Subtitle: by Edward Gibbon, Esq. ; volume the first[-sixth]
Contributors: Ley, Jacob, former owner; Strahan, William, 1715-1785, publisher; Cadell, T. (Thomas), 1742-1802, publisher
Publisher: Printed for W. Strahan and T Cadell ...
Published: 1776
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 586
Subjects: History
Notes: According to both Norton and to Rothschild, vol. 1 was issued in two states. In this copy the pecularities of format, printing, and publication ascribed to the first edition, second state of vol. 1 are all present. In particular, leaves X,́ a,́ and b ́are not cancelled. Vol. 2 of this copy is, however, taken from the second edition. See both bibliographies for further detail on the publication history of the various editions.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ESTC T78356

Norton, 20

Rothschild, 942

Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy bound in 19th century tree marbled sheepskin with spines that are panelled in gilt and have both green and red leather labels affixed. All pastedowns are of marbled papers. A bookplate reading, "Jacob Ley, student of Ch. Ch. and Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene, Oxford" is present on the front pastedowns. The errata leaf in volume 1 is wanting.