GIBBON, Edward (1737-94). The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire ... The third edition. London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1777-88. 6 volumes, 4° (275 x 215mm). Half titles in all volumes except the first, 2 folding engraved maps, one hand-coloured (some marginal staining including 2 title of first vol., occasional light spotting and staining). Later half speckled calf, spines gilt with brown morocco lettering-pieces. Provenance: Paul Howard Beves (ex-libris sticker). Norton 22. (6)