'The greatest historical work in our language.

I can think of no more enjoyable way of reading it than in The Folio Society's elegant volumes.'

Hugh Trevor-Roper, Professor Emeritus of History, Oxford University.

As your introduction to The Folio Society, we are offering you a handsome eight-volume edition of Edward Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (worth $350) for only $19.95 (including shipping)--a saving of over $330. This magisterial account of fourteen hundred years--from the birth of Christ to the fall of Constantinople--is enhanced by a classical binding design and two gold-blocked slipcases.

Also, our edition of The Greek Myths, a two-volume set worth $87.50, is yours absolutely FREE--just for replying.

No publisher devotes more attention to book design and production than The Folio Society. Authentic bindings, rare typefaces and illustrations by notable artists combine to make Folio editions unique. Every title has a fully sewn binding and comes with a protective slip-case. Only the finest materials are employed including acid-free paper--so that future generations will also enjoy your books.

The Folio Society does not send you unsolicited books or 'choices of the month'. You simply choose four books from our sixty-page catalogue to fulfil your membership.

Your choice

Our current publications include history and eyewitness accounts, short stories and anthologies, biography and autobiography, modern and classic fiction, children's books, humour, poetry, legend and authoritative books on the classical world. Prices start as low as $24.95, and many of our books sell for less than $45.

The Folio Society, founded in 1947, publishes books for dedicated readers who wish to rediscover the pleasures of the fine edition at an affordable price.

Why not join us now? Call Toll Free (24 hours) 1-800-253-0700 or return the coupon today to take advantage of this special introductory offer.