A collectible antique 3-volume history bundle edited by Henry Smith Williams, M.D. Covering Egypt & Mesopotamia, Israel/Persia/Phoenicia/Asia Minor, and Greece to the Peloponnesian War—with maps, illustrations, and gilt page edges.
Description
Add a cornerstone piece to your library: The Historians’ History of the World, an early-1900s scholarly compilation edited by Henry Smith Williams, M.D.
Published by The History Association (London & New York) and dated 1904/1907, this matching 3-volume cloth hardcover bundle features period maps, illustrations, and in-text drawings documenting the ancient world.
Included Volumes
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Volume I: Egypt and Mesopotamia — 637 pages
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Volume II: Israel, Persia, Phoenicia, Asia Minor — 667 pages
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Volume III: Greece to the Peloponnesian War — 650 pages
Features
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Antique cloth hardcovers
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Gilt page edges (gold-toned)
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Packed with maps & illustrations (see photos for examples)
- Includes insert/ephemera: “How to Open a New Book / Notice: How to Open a Book”
Specs
- Title: The Historians’ History of the World
- Editor: Henry Smith Williams, M.D.
- Publisher: The History Association (London & New York)
- Date: 1904/1907 (copyright shown)
- Format: Cloth hardcover, gilt edges
- Volumes: 3
- Pages: 637 / 667 / 650
- Size: 10 x 7 x 2 in (each)
About the series
A classic early-1900s reference series edited by Henry Smith Williams, featuring sweeping world history with maps and illustrations throughout—made as a matching library set.
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Typical vintage wear throughout. Cloth covers show edge/corner wear, surface scuffs, and general handling/age wear visible. Spines show shelf wear.
Page edges show age toning; interiors appear clean overall with occasional light age spotting/handling marks possible. Bindings are not tight/loosened (spines/hinges show play), but the interior pages appear very clean and lightly read
Illustrated plates/maps are present based on photos. A solid, complete-looking vintage set for reading, reference, or display.
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks/toning.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
