Byzantium: The Early Centuries, The Apogee, The Decline and Fall (Three Volumes)

<p><p>Complete in three volumes. The Early Centuries (Volume I): xvi, 450pp, colour plate frontispiece and two further sections of colour plate illustrations. Maps on endpapers. The Apogee (Volume II): xxii, 450pp, colour plate frontispiece and two further sections of colour plate illustrations. Maps on endpapers. The Decline and Fall (Volume III): xx, 538pp, colour plate frontispiece and two further sections of colour plate illustrations. Maps on endpapers. Uniformly bound in varying cloth colours, with extensive gilt and black decorations. House in a strong card, black slipcase. 4to. A large and heavy set which will incur an additional charge for overseas delivery. Volumes in near fine condition; volume one has a very light shadow around the upper leading corner of front board. Slipcase, which is embellished with gilt decorations shows some slight shelf wear</p></p> <p></p> <p>Folio Society, Beautiful Books, Ancient Civilisations, Byzantium Empire</p>