A handsome two-volume British History set from The Historians’ History of the World, focused entirely on England and arranged by era for readers building the series by topic. Volume XVIII covers England to 1485, and Volume XIX continues with England 1485-1642, making this a strong shelf pair for Tudor and early Stuart history. These substantial 1907 hardcovers are packed with text, illustrations, maps, and diagrams, giving readers both narrative sweep and useful visual material. Photo-verified and ready for study or display, this pair has the warm golden cloth look that makes old reference sets so satisfying to own.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Two hardcover history reference volumes
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Size: 10 x 7 x 2 inches each
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Material: Cloth over boards
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Color: Golden tan cloth with black spine decoration and gilt page edges
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Origin or Maker: The History Association, London and New York
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Year or Era: 1907
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GENRE: British History
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Language / Pages: English / 643 pages each
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Identifiers: Vol. XVIII England to 1485; Vol. XIX England 1485-1642
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: 1907 bundle volumes
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Illustrated plates, maps, diagrams, in-text illustrations
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Extras: Matching cloth bindings, decorative spine design, gilt page edges, topic-based pair from a larger multi-volume history set
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives:
Matching volumes with attractive cloth bindings and strong shelf presence. Spines remain clear and readable. Interiors appear clean and bright with solid text blocks. Gilt page edges remain striking. A substantial, display-worthy pair for readers, collectors, or decorators who love old reference books.
Issues / Wear:
Volume XVIII has a visible stain on the front cover. Light rubbing and general shelf wear to cloth. Minor marks and scuffs to gilt edges. Light corner and edge wear from age and handling. No major structural damage visible in photos.
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
From The Historians’ History of the World, offered here as a topic-based pair from a larger set. This lot is ideal for buyers who want to build the series by subject rather than chase all volumes at once.
About the Author: Henry Smith Williams
Henry Smith Williams was an American physician and editor whose name is closely associated with this sweeping early 20th-century reference series. These England volumes gather political history, royal biography, conflict, religion, and cultural change into a broad, readable survey that rewards both browsing and deep study.
A pair like this looks right at home in the study of someone who actually reads their history books.
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