{"product_id":"historians-history-of-the-world-vol-xxi-1907","title":"The Historians’ History of the World Vol. XXI — Scotland, Ireland, England Since 1792 (1907) — Henry Smith Williams | World History","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eThis handsome early 20th-century history volume is part of \u003cem data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eThe Historians’ History of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, a large reference set edited by Henry Smith Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eVolume XXI focuses on Scotland, Ireland, and England since 1792, giving readers a period survey of political change, monarchy, war, reform, and modern British history as presented for an early 1900s audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eIt has the kind of warm cloth binding and substantial feel collectors love, with a decorative title page, portrait frontispiece, and black-and-white historical plates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"873\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"888\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover history book\u003cbr data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"932\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 x 7 x 2 in.\u003cbr data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"956\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"961\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth-covered boards, paper text block\u003cbr data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan cloth boards with black spine titling; cream pages\u003cbr data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e The History Association, London and New York\u003cbr data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1907\u003cbr data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e World \u003ca title=\"History\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-history-books-reading-vintage\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e \/ British History \/ Historical Reference\u003cbr data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 670 pages\u003cbr data-end=\"1298\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN; Volume XXI; title page dated 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1836\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1907 volume of the multi-volume \u003cem data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1447\"\u003eThe Historians’ History of the World\u003c\/em\u003e set\u003cbr data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portrait frontispiece of Knight; decorated title page; black-and-white historical plates and illustrations\u003cbr data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newspaper clipping found laid in; “How to Open a New Book” instruction card found \u003cbr data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003eVolume Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland, Ireland, and England since 1792\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003cbr data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2277\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003ePositives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003e• Cloth binding remains attractive and structurally solid\u003cbr data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003e• Spine titling is still readable\u003cbr data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003e• Interior pages appear clean and readable overall\u003cbr data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003e• Decorative title page and frontispiece present well\u003cbr data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2107\"\u003e• Text block looks tight and complete\u003cbr data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e• Page edges have an attractive aged look without heavy staining visible in the photos\u003cbr data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2236\"\u003e• Laid-in ephemera adds period charm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2678\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003eI\u003cstrong data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003essues \/ Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2302\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003e• Newspaper found between pages has yellowed the contents pages, as shown\u003cbr data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003e• Light overall age toning to pages and page edges\u003cbr data-end=\"2431\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003e• Minor rubbing and wear to cloth at edges, corners, and spine ends\u003cbr data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2498\"\u003e• A few light marks\/scuffs visible on the cloth boards\u003cbr data-end=\"2558\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e• Newspaper clipping is yellowed and fragile-looking from age\u003cbr data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e• Sold as pictured—please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2705\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2708\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2741\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"2791\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear.\u003cbr data-end=\"2818\" data-start=\"2815\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2899\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"2900\"\u003e• Newspaper clipping found between the pages has toned the contents leaves\u003cbr data-end=\"2977\" data-start=\"2974\"\u003e• “How to Open a New Book” card is present in the photos\u003cbr data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003e• No ownership name or inscription is visible in the provided images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3108\"\u003eAbout the Editor: Henry Smith Williams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3475\" data-start=\"3150\"\u003eHenry Smith Williams was a physician and historian who edited large popular reference works for general readers in the early 20th century. This series aimed to gather historical writing into a broad, accessible set for home libraries, making volumes like this appealing both as reference books and as decorative shelf pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3578\" data-start=\"3477\"\u003eA strong shelf book for readers who like their history substantial, old-world, and visually handsome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. 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