Antique The Historians’ History of the World Vol. XXII British Colonies United States Hardcover
$89.00
Antique world history reference book from the early 1900s: The Historians' History of the World, Vol. XXII, covering British Colonies and The United States. This substantial tan cloth hardcover has a classic library-shelf look with black stamped spine lettering, a bright gilt top edge, and illustrated plates within.
A strong choice for collectors of antique history books, Americana, British Empire studies, and decorative Edwardian-era shelf styling.
Key Features
- Title: The Historians' History of the World
- Volume: Vol. XXII
- Subject on spine: British Colonies / The United States
- Editor/associated name shown: Henry Smith Williams
- Format: Hardcover
- Binding: Tan cloth over boards with black stamped spine decoration
- Era: Early 20th century / Edwardian
- Page count: 654 pages
- Size: 10 x 7 x 2 in.
- Interior: Text pages plus black-and-white illustrated plates/frontispiece
- Top edge: Gilt
Grade: Good
Positives
- Cloth boards present well with attractive, clean tan coloring
- Spine stamping remains clear and readable
- Gilt top edge is still bright and eye-catching
- Interior pages shown are clean and nicely preserved for age
- Binding appears solid in the photos
- Includes illustrated portrait frontispiece and additional historical plates
- A vivid pink paper insert/card is tucked inside and will be included as found
Issues/Wear
- Light general age wear to cloth boards and spine
- Mild rubbing/softening at corners and spine ends
- Some age toning visible to page edges and endpapers
- A loose or detached blank/front guard sheet is visible near the front of the book
- Pink inserted paper shows age and handling wear
- No dust jacket present
- Because this is an antique volume, minor signs of age and storage should be expected
Why It Stands Out
This is the kind of antique history volume that works on two levels: useful as a substantial reference and beautiful as shelf decor. The neutral cloth binding, black spine stamping, and bright gilt edge give it a calm, academic presence that looks especially good in studies, libraries, and curated vintage interiors.
This Volume XXII covers the British Colonies and the United States in 654 pages with a gilt top edge and the pink paper insert found inside, and it suits an Americana or British Empire history shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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