This is a rare and collectible 1946 first edition of Edward Gibbon's "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire". The hardcover book is beautifully illustrated by Gian Battista Piranesi and published by Heritage Press in New York. The book covers the history of the Roman Empire and is a classic topic for history enthusiasts. The language of the book is English and it has special attributes of being illustrated and original. The region of manufacture is Europe and the country/region of publication is the United States. This book is a must-have for any collector or history lover.