The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages

Published by William Finley & Co 1895-1900, London, 1895

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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A scarce complete limited edition set of this illustrated series on important historical characters and events, bound in half morocco. The limited edition "Imperial Edition", being number 344 out of one thousand copies.A twelve volume set, featuring the complete ten volume original series, with the complete additional two volume supplement.Illustrated with monochrome frontispieces and nine monochrome photogravure plates to all. Collated, complete.An extensive set of this fantastic account of important historical figures and events, edited by the likes of A. R. Spoffard and illustrated throughout with photogravure plates. The work covers noted historic events and people such as Tiberius, Mozart, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, Henry VIII, Lincoln's address as Gettysburg, the death of Lord Nelson, and much more.Bound in half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. Bound in half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. Externally worn with slight fading to the spines, loss to the spines to five volumes and minimal loss to the head to the others, with rubbing and small closed tears to the heads and tails of the spines to all, light wear to the extremities of the boards, and joints weak to many volumes, and tender or starting to the odd volume. Front hinge starting to "Vol I". Internally firmly bound with clean and generally bright pages with occasional light age toning. A perfect candidate for re-binding, with a clean and generally bright interior. Good.…

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Title
The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages
Author
A. R. Spofford; et al.
Publisher
William Finley & Co 1895-1900, London
Publication year
1895
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
J. L. G. Ferris; et al.
Item weight
6 kilograms
Dimensions
10" by 7"
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European History

Rooke Books PBFA

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