The Historians’ History of the World (1904/1907) — 3-Volume Antique Cloth Hardcover Bundle w/ Maps & Illustrations

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

1. Volume I: Egypt and Mesopotamia — 637 pages
2. Volume II: Israel, Persia, Phoenicia, Asia Minor — 667 pages
3. Volume III: Greece to the Peloponnesian War — 650 pages

Features

• Antique cloth hardcovers 
• Gilt page edges (gold-toned)
• 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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The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

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.