{"product_id":"gibbon-decline-fall-roman-empire-6-volumes-diocletian-ed-9-c-1900","title":"Gibbon \"Decline \u0026 Fall Roman Empire\" (6 Volumes) Diocletian Ed, Copy #9, c. 1900","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTITLE: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6-Volume Set)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTHOR: Edward Gibbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEDITION: Diocletian Edition De Luxe — Strictly Limited to 1,000 Numbered Sets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHIS COPY: Copy No. 9 (Highly Collectible, Single-Digit Low Number!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePUBLISHER: John D. Morris \u0026amp; Company, Philadelphia (c. 1900)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning, highly collectible complete 6-volume set of Edward Gibbon's timeless classic, \"The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.\" This is the prestigious \"Diocletian Edition De Luxe,\" heavily sought after for its exhaustive annotations and historical footnotes compiled by Dean Milman, M. Guizot, and Dr. William Smith. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this specific set extraordinarily rare is its limitation number: **Copy No. 9 out of only 1,000 sets ever printed.** Single-digit sets like this were typically reserved for the publisher's inner circle, VIP subscribers, or early review copies, making it a true centerpiece for any serious antiquarian book collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBINDING \u0026amp; DESIGN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Deluxe 3\/4 premium brown textured leather over elegant reddish-pink marbled boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Ornate gilt (gold leaf) decorative tooling and lines on the spines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Classic raised spine bands with clear, bright gilt lettering (\"Gibbon's Rome\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Traditional untrimmed deckle edges (rough-cut side and bottom edges), providing a beautiful, authentic period presentation highly prized by antiquarian collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hand-bound corners and premium period styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORICAL PROVENANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set features a beautiful, clean ownership timeline penned directly onto the preliminary pages, tracking its history across a century:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Originally owned by James B. Kilham (with his elegant turn-of-the-century fountain pen signature and a \"6 Volumes\" notation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Subsequently acquired, signed, and dated by Harold M. Smith in 1923.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION REPORT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior: Excellent. The pages are crisp, remarkably clean, and tightly bound. The untrimmed deckle edges show natural, light age-toning but remain structurally sound with no heavy fraying, deep chips, or tears to the text. No brittle edges, foxing, or loose text blocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior: Very good antique condition. Spines display beautifully with vibrant gold tooling. The antique leather exhibits light surface powdery wear\/pigment transfer upon handling; recommended to handle with care or consider applying a leather conditioner. The leather corners are structurally sound with minor, expected shelf swear on the edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Please review all high-resolution photos to see the exact condition of the covers, spines, deckle edges, limit number, and historical signatures).*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; HANDLING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis heavy multi-volume set will be packed with the utmost care using professional-grade bubble wrap and a heavy-duty box to ensure safe transit. Shipped promptly via trackable USPS Media Mail (or your choice of expedited carrier at checkout). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"800299","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49009067589851,"sku":"4431333094871","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-24T101817.142.jpg?v=1784902762","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/gibbon-decline-fall-roman-empire-6-volumes-diocletian-ed-9-c-1900","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}