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    • Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books
    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books

    Historians History of the World Set Vol XVI XVII Henry Smith Williams Antique History Books

    $89.99

    Historians History of the World set with Volumes XVI and XVII. Antique tan cloth hardcovers with clean interiors, illustrated plates, and visible age toning.

    Details

    • Item: 2-volume antique history book bundle
    • Title: The Historians’ History of the World
    • Author: Henry Smith Williams
    • Publisher: The History Association, London and New York, shown on the Volume XVII title page
    • Year: Copyright page shown reads 1904, 1907
    • Edition / Printing: 1907
    • Format: Hardcover
    • Size / Measurements: 10 x 7 x 2 inches each
    • Page Count: 663 pages each
    • Cover / Jacket Colors: Tan cloth boards and spines with black spine lettering and decoration
    • Genre / Subject: World history; European history; reference; decorative antique books

    Notable Features:

    Vol. XVI spine reads Scandinavia / Switzerland; Vol. XVII spine and title page indicate Switzerland, Russia, and Poland; decorative color title page; engraved portrait plates; illustrated plates; at least one “How to Open a New Book” instruction sheet is shown laid in

    Condition Grade: Good

    Positives
    • Both cloth bindings remain solid and attractive on the shelf
    • Spine lettering and decorative black spine design remain clear and readable
    • Interiors shown appear clean and readable
    • Decorative title pages and illustrated plates are present
    • No writing seen in the photos provided
    • A handsome matching set for display and reference use

    Issues / Wear
    • Cloth shows light rubbing and age wear, especially at corners and spine ends
    • Page edges show age toning
    • Some page-edge darkening and smudging are visible
    • Light surface wear and minor soiling are visible to the cloth covers
    • One volume shows a small darker spot or mark on the spine cloth
    • Interior page condition beyond the pages shown is not fully confirmed

    Collector’s Notes

    This pair is especially appealing because it covers Scandinavia, Switzerland, Russia, and Poland—subjects that give the set strong ties to Viking history, European political development, and Russian imperial history. The engraved portraits, illustrated plates, ornate title pages, and matching tan cloth bindings make these volumes feel like real library books, not just old decor.

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    All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

    Care and 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

    Good to Know Before You Buy

    Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

    Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

    With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

    Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.

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