HISTORIANS' HISTORY OF THE WORLD. First Edition. Full Vellum, Gilded Leather Bindings. Complete in 25 volumes de [HISTORY.] [Williams, Henry Smith (Editor); et al...] - 1908

London: The Times, 1908. FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING. The Historians' History of the World; A comprehensive narrative of the Rise and Development of Nations as recorded by the Great Writers of all Ages. Bound in elaborate full vellum leather bindings. Ornately gilded spines and covers. These are exceptional bindings, of the highest quality vellum. Each volume with a unique motif on it's covers and spines. Full page plates and in-text illustrations. Thick quality paper. Top edges are gilded. These are very large books measuring 10.5 inches tall. Red and black title pages. Roughly 600+ pages per book. Well over 5 feet of shelf space. In VERY GOOD condition. Very fresh supple and well preserved. The hinges are 100% fully attached. Very fresh and well preserved. Some general usage wear/rubs, typical to vellum bindings, as shown. Printed on quality paper. Some foxing. No writing. These are very tightly bound. A very impressive set. These books weigh almost 4lbs each, unpacked. This is a gorgeous collection. This set would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. In addition to their shelf presence, antiquarian books make an excellent investment. We always pack very securely to help ensure safe handling during transit. All books are individually wrapped and are always professionally padded. We offer a full refund guarantee, per our terms described on our site, with notification of such intent requested. Please contact us with any inquiries.