Title: The Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon, Esq. with Memoirs of His Life and Writings, Composed by Himself: Illustrated From His Letters, with Occasional Notes and Narrative Artist: John Sheffield Price: $175.00US Description: B. Blake, London, 1837, Hardcover, Book Condition: Very Good, 2nd Edition, 8vo (9" tall) full calf leather. Gilt decorated raised bands and gilt decorated cover edges. Gilt titles on a dark leather label. Endpapers and all edges marbled. Gilt emblem of Universitas Torontonensis on both covers. Presentation label on inside front cover. Front and Rear pastedowns split at hinges but hinges sound. Two preliminaries before half-title neatly torn out, some minor stains to F cover, otherwise Very Good. An attractive copy. English historian Gibbon (1737-1794), the author of the magisterial The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (6 vols., 1776-1789) is shown here by his friend, Sheffield, illustrating to the readers his depth of knowledge through his own notes and letters.***NOTE: A large and heavy book that will require extra postage. 2.6 pounds***