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Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books

Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books

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Historians History of the World set with Volumes XVI and XVII. Antique tan cloth hardcovers with clean interiors, illustrated plates, and visible age toning.

Details

• Item: 2-volume antique history book bundle
• Title: The Historians’ History of the World
• Author: Henry Smith Williams
• Publisher: The History Association, London and New York, shown on the Volume XVII title page
• Year: Copyright page shown reads 1904, 1907
• Edition / Printing: 1907
• Format: Hardcover
• Size / Measurements: 10 x 7 x 2 inches each
• Page Count: 663 pages each
• Cover / Jacket Colors: Tan cloth boards and spines with black spine lettering and decoration
• Genre / Subject: World history; European history; reference; decorative antique books

Notable Features:

Vol. XVI spine reads Scandinavia / Switzerland; Vol. XVII spine and title page indicate Switzerland, Russia, and Poland; decorative color title page; engraved portrait plates; illustrated plates; at least one “How to Open a New Book” instruction sheet is shown laid in

Condition Grade: Good

Positives
• Both cloth bindings remain solid and attractive on the shelf
• Spine lettering and decorative black spine design remain clear and readable
• Interiors shown appear clean and readable
• Decorative title pages and illustrated plates are present
• No writing seen in the photos provided
• A handsome matching set for display and reference use

Issues / Wear
• Cloth shows light rubbing and age wear, especially at corners and spine ends
• Page edges show age toning
• Some page-edge darkening and smudging are visible
• Light surface wear and minor soiling are visible to the cloth covers
• One volume shows a small darker spot or mark on the spine cloth
• Interior page condition beyond the pages shown is not fully confirmed

Collector’s Notes

This pair is especially appealing because it covers Scandinavia, Switzerland, Russia, and Poland—subjects that give the set strong ties to Viking history, European political development, and Russian imperial history. The engraved portraits, illustrated plates, ornate title pages, and matching tan cloth bindings make these volumes feel like real library books, not just old decor.

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Care and Handling:
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