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THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Vol. 2 By: Edward Gibbon Notes by: H.H. Milman Copyright: Not stated, but from research (see below) 1904 Published By: Porter & Coates This antique Hard Cover book has 690 pages and is in good condition inside and out (very good for being 112 years old). Pages are very age toned, and there is separation starting at inner front cover spine and first page. All pages still connected, however. There is a name in pencil on the first blank page. Cover is in good condition and displays well, but is lightly rubbed at corners and spine ends. About Book: Edward Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire was first published as a six-volume set. Volume one appeared in 1776, Volumes II and III in 1781, Volumes IV, V, and VI in 1788-89. The history begins in 98 AD and ends in 1590, covering both the western and eastern Roman empires. Gibbon blames Rome’s fall on the loss of civic virtue. The work was subsequently reprinted in editions utilizing from three to seven volumes. In 1848, Robert Porter and Charles Davis founded Davis & Porter Company, a Philadelphia firm specializing in the printing of trade books. When Henry Coates joined the firm in 1867, it was renamed Davis, Porter, & Coates. Davis retired in 1867. G. Morrison Coates, Henry’s brother, joined the firm in 1869. Porter retired in 1895, at which point the firm became Henry T. Coates’. The company is famous for creating Home and Garden magazine and publishing the Horatio Alger Junior titles. In 1904 Coates retired and sold his company to John C. Winston. Although not dated, from my research it appears likely that this book is part of the 1904 “New Acorn” Library series consisting of 123 volumes of popular and standard titles. Extremely collectible in good antique condition! Fantastic gift for the antique book collector or Roman historian in your life!!!!! Your satisfaction is important to me. Any and all questions answered, and happy to send more pics / info etc. Please look at my overall feedback and buy with confidence. Please see my other auctions for more great collectible books! Happy to discount shipping for multiple wins!
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