Edward Gibbon

49 copies for sale · $40–$26,500 · 7 first editions

Notable copies for sale

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Mixed set Vols: 1-3 New Edition, V (first edition) — Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller$5,000

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 6 VOLUMES; Franklin Library (first edition) — Rare Book Cellar$1,348

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, VOL. I - VI; Franklin Library (first edition) — Rare Book Cellar$1,193

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (first edition) — Heritage Book Shop$26,500

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (first edition) — Burnside Rare Books$8,500

THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE VOL. 2; Constantine and the Christ (first edition) — Rare Book Cellar$91

Memoirs of My Life (first edition) — Bauer Rare Books$40

THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN TWELVE VOLUMES — Rare Book Cellar$2,873

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 8 VOLUMES — Rare Book Cellar$2,059

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. A New Edition — James Cummins Bookseller$1,250

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 6 VOLUMES; Franklin Library — Rare Book Cellar$1,248

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire…New Edition. In Eight Volumes — James Cummins Bookseller$500

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Works on the market

History of the Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire4 copies · $100–$4,500

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE4 copies · $48–$73

THE DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, VOL. II; The History of the Empire from 395 A. D. 3 copies · $48

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire2 copies · $8,500–$26,500

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE THREE VOLUME SET2 copies · $275–$374

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Mixed set Vols: 1-3 New Edition, V1 copy · $5,000

THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN TWELVE VOLUMES1 copy · $2,873

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 8 VOLUMES1 copy · $2,059

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 6 VOLUMES; Franklin Library1 copy · $1,348

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. A New Edition1 copy · $1,250

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 6 VOLUMES; Franklin Library1 copy · $1,248

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, VOL. I - VI; Franklin Library1 copy · $1,193

The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire Two Volumes1 copy · $900

THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE , COMPLETE IN EIGHT VOLUMES; Folio1 copy · $672

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire…New Edition. In Eight Volumes1 copy · $500

Folio Society Edward Gibbon Decline and Fall Roman Empire 1997 8 Volumes Boxed1 copy · $200

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume One by Edward Gibbon1 copy · $174

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volumes 1 to 6 by Edward Gibbon: Used1 copy · $167

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 3-Volume Hardcover Set History1 copy · $150

Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire Edward Gibbon Heritage Press 1946 3 Vol HC1 copy · $100

Market context

82 copies of Edward Gibbon's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $65 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).

Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 vol., for A. Strahan, T. Cadel (forum, 2026-10-08)£120

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 8 vol., 'new edition', T. Cadell, (forum, 2026-09-17)£110

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 vol., new edition, for A. Stra (forum, 2026-05-07)£120

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 vols, 1802 (dominic winter, 2026-05-01)£440

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