A History of the World Unknown - 1989

New York: Gallery Books, 1988. First Edition. Hardback. Exceptional copies in the original gilt-blocked cloths. In original pictorial slip-case. Literally as new. In original protective shrink wrap. ; 0 pages; Description: 3 v. : ill. , maps ; 31 cm. [v. 1.] Earliest times to the Renaissance -- [v. 2.] The Renaissance to World War I -- [v. 3.] World War I to the present day.

Gallery Books, 1989-05-01. Hardcover. Good +/Very Good. 9x6x1. 3 Volume hardcover set in slip case. Each volume has the previous owner's name crossed out in blue marker on the front free endpaper. Previous bookseller's inventory code written on contents page of each book, next to spine. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. Bindings are tight and square. Brown leatherette covers have light surface wear and a few very minor bumps. Gilt titles on covers and spines, each cover has a different color paste down photograph of front reflecting the era covered in that volume. Slip case is solid with moderate surface and edge wear. Volumes are: Earliest Times to The Renaissance, The Renaissance to World War I, and World War I to present day. A handsome set. Heavy and oversize; not available for international shipping. Books that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost… Leer más