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Historian Edward Gibbon Document Signed

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Historian Edward Gibbon Document Signed
<B>Historian Edward Gibbon Document Signed</B></I> one page, 7.5" x 13", likely Southampton, England, October 23, 1765. Gibbon here becomes indebted to James Scot for 1,000 pounds. Signed in lower margin. Edward Gibbon (1737 - 1794) is best remembered for his magnificent <I>History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.</B></I> Small area of marginal loss, some staining. Overall toning as expected, sound paper and in good condition.<I> Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)