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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eA strong choice for collectors of antique history books, Americana, British Empire studies, and decorative Edwardian-era shelf styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eThe Historians' History of the World\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eVol. XXII\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject on spine: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-history-books-reading-vintage\" title=\"British Colonies \/ The United States\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eBritish Colonies \/ The United States\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditor\/associated name shown: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eHenry Smith Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eTan cloth over boards with black stamped spine decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eEarly 20th century \/ Edwardian\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage count: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e654 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e10 x 7 x 2 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eText pages plus black-and-white illustrated plates\/frontispiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop edge: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eGilt\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eGrade:  Good  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth boards present well with attractive, clean tan coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine stamping remains clear and readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt top edge is still bright and eye-catching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages shown are clean and nicely preserved for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding appears solid in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes illustrated portrait frontispiece and additional historical plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid \u003cstrong data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003epink paper insert\/card\u003c\/strong\u003e is tucked inside and will be included as found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eIssues\/Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eLight general age wear to cloth boards and spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eMild rubbing\/softening at corners and spine ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eSome age toning visible to page edges and endpapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eloose or detached blank\/front guard sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e is visible near the front of the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003ePink inserted paper shows age and handling wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eNo dust jacket present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eBecause this is an antique volume, minor signs of age and storage should be expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003cbr data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eThis is the kind of antique history volume that works on two levels: useful as a substantial reference and beautiful as shelf decor. 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