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Antique World History Volume, The Historians’ History of the World, Vol. X: Spain and Portugal (1907), Henry Smith Williams | Cloth Hardcover, World History / European History

This 1907 volume of The Historians’ History of the World covers Spain and Portugal in a substantial, handsome cloth hardcover made for readers who love early 20th-century reference books.

It is part of Henry Smith Williams’ ambitious multi-volume world history series and blends scholarly narrative with period illustrations and portraits.

This copy has strong shelf presence, a decorative title page, and a clean, solid interior from what is visible in the photos.

Quick Specs

  • Item Type: Antique hardcover history book
  • Size: 10 x 7 x 1 in.
  • Material: Cloth hardcover over paper text block
  • Color: Tan cloth boards with black spine decoration; cream pages
  • Origin or Maker: The History Association, London and New York
  • Year or Era: 1907
  • GENRE: World History / European History
  • Language / Pages: English / 663 pages

Edition & Features

  • Edition/Printing: Volume X of the series; title page dated 1907
  • Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Black-and-white portrait plate and full-page historical illustrations visible in photos
  • Extras: Ornate decorative title page; substantial reference format; volume devoted to Spain and Portugal

Condition Grade: Good

Notes:

  • Attractive antique copy with clean, sturdy-looking binding and sharp page block. Cloth boards show light general age wear, mild rubbing, and a few small marks/scuffs, including a faint spot on the front board.
  • Spine printing remains clear and legible. Interior pages appear clean with light age toning typical of the period.
  • No major tears, loose pages, or heavy staining are visible in the photos provided.

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This 1907 Volume X covers Spain and Portugal in 663 pages with a decorative title page and portrait plate, and it suits a European history reference shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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