The History of Nations 1928 Memorial Edition Volumes 1 to 3 Ancient Empires Greece Rome
$24.99
The History of Nations is a three volume 1928 Memorial Edition hardcover set from P. F. Collier & Son Company, with Volumes 1, 2, and 3 included in the sale.
The books show age toning, cover and edge wear, page end staining, a pencil ownership note, and a split at the back of Volume I, while the pages remain attached, clean, and easy to read.
The three volumes cover Ancient Empires of the East, Greece, and Rome, with black and white photographs, illustrations, and other historical images throughout.
Details
- Item: Three volume illustrated history hardcover set
- Series: The History of Nations
- Volumes Included: Volume I, Ancient Empires of the East. Volume II, Greece. Volume III, Rome
- Editor in Chief: Henry Cabot Lodge
- Volume I Author: Archibald Henry Sayce, revised and edited by Christopher Johnston
- Volume II Author: C. W. C. Oman, with continuation by G. Mercer Adam
- Volume III Author: Not confirmed from photos
- Publisher: P. F. Collier & Son Company, New York
- Publication Year: 1928
- Edition and Printing: Memorial Edition. Printing not confirmed from photos
- Format and Binding: Black cloth hardcovers with gilt spine lettering and decoration
- Dust Jacket: No dust jackets
- Pages: Volume I, 570 pages. Volume II, 581 pages. Volume III, 402 pages
- Genre: World history and ancient history
- Language: English
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ISBN: None
- Special Features: Black and white photographs and illustrations, with color illustrated plates visible in the photographed volumes
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
- Graded Fair: The set remains usable and readable, with condition issues named below.
- All three volumes are present together as Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the series.
- The pages are clean, easy to read, and attached.
- Photographs, illustrations, and historical plates remain present in the photographed volumes.
- The gilt spine titles and volume numbers remain clear and readable.
Issues / Wear
- Volume I is split at the back of the binding.
- The page edges show age toning and scattered staining.
- One inside cover has a pencil ownership inscription reading "Property of George Masaki."
- The black cloth covers show rubbing, small marks, edge wear, and corner wear.
- The pages and endpapers show age toning consistent with books from this period.
This 1928 P. F. Collier & Son Memorial Edition set keeps all three volumes together with their gilt spine titles, and it suits a reading shelf for ancient history. 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.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
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