{"product_id":"antique-world-history-book-set-the-historians-history-of-the-world-vol-xi-vol-xiii-1907-henry-smith","title":"Antique World History Book Set — The Historians’ History of the World Vol. XI \u0026 Vol. XIII (1907) — Henry Smith Williams | Clothbound Pair, European History","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eThis antique two-volume history set from \u003cem data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eThe Historians’ History of the World\u003c\/em\u003e is a handsome Edwardian reference pair for readers who love old scholarship, decorative title pages, and shelf-worthy clothbound books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eVolume XI covers \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eFrance, 843–1715\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Volume XIII covers \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eFrance, 1815–1904 and the Netherlands\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this set a nice through-line for European history readers. Inside, you get dense historical text, black-and-white illustrations, engraved portraits, and a beautifully ornate title page designed and engraved by Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eThese are photo-verified 1907 volumes with age, readable interiors, and strong antique-library appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eQuick Specs \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique hardcover book set, 2 volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each approx. 10 x 7 x 2 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clothbound hardcovers with gilt top edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan \/ light brown cloth with black spine titling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e The History Association, London and New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1907\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e European History \/ World History\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ Vol. XI: 656 pages; Vol. XIII: 654 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1907 edition \/ later volume set issue; exact printing state not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved portraits, decorative title pages, black-and-white historical illustrations and plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vol. XI includes the original “How to Open a New Book” insert; laid-in newspaper clipping present; gilt top edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive antique set with age-appropriate shelf wear and rubbing to cloth, especially at extremities and spine ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteriors appear generally clean and readable with toned pages consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol. XI has a laid-in newspaper clipping that has stained the inside board\/endpaper area, plus pencil date notations visible on the front endpaper area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol. XIII shows small blue ink marks\/blue dots visible on a few pages near the top margin and contents area. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt top edges are still present and eye-catching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBindings appear sound from the photos, and the books display well on the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003ePart of a larger history collection, with additional volumes from this set available separately in the History collection.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003eAbout the Author: HENRY SMITH WILLIAMS \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3351\"\u003eHenry Smith Williams was an American physician and historian best known for editing \u003cem data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eThe Historians’ History of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, a massive multi-volume reference work produced in the early 20th century. This set was created as a collaborative history project with academic contributors and editorial revisers, as shown on the printed contributor pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eA beautiful old pair for the reader who wants real history with real shelf presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. 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