The Story of Civilization
Language: English
Published by The Ryerson Press, 1920
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Chapterhouse, Vermilion, AB, CanadaThe Chapterhouse
AbeBooks seller since October 6, 2025
Condition: Used - Good
£ 16.48
Quantity: 1 available
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The Story of Civilization by V.P. Seary and Gilbert Paterson - a 1920 Canadian schoolbook offering a foundational overview of world history, from ancient civilizations to modern global shifts. Good condition: hardcover with moderate shelf wear and light rubbing to corners; solid spine and firm binding. Clean pages with gentle aging, occasional pencil marks, and light spotting. 336 pages - a well-preserved early edition with enduring charm for educators, collectors, and stewards of vintage learning materials.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1766340898909
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Story of Civilization
- Author
- V. P. Seary and Gilbert Paterson
- Publisher
- The Ryerson Press
- Publication year
- 1920
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
The Chapterhouse
Vermilion, AB, Canada
AbeBooks seller since October 6, 2025
Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 14 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 18.64 | £ 22.37 |
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The Chapterhouse in Vermilion, Alberta is a quiet sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We’re an online store offering used books that span generations, agricultural handbooks, horse lore, history, politics, timeless fiction, and more. Alongside our books, we offer vintage ephemera: postcards, pamphlets, and paper keepsakes that carry the texture of everyday life from decades past. Every item is selected for its quality, character, and the story it tells , perfect for readers, collectors, and curious minds. …
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The Chapterhouse
AB, Canada
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