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? Antique 1900 ? The Library of Historic Characters & Famous Events ? Volume III
Illustrated | Limited ?Testimonial Edition? | J. B. Millet, Boston
Offered here is Volume III of The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages, published in 1900 by J. B. Millet of Boston. This is part of the scarce Testimonial Edition, limited to 1,000 numbered copies.
This monumental turn-of-the-century historical work presents detailed narratives of influential figures and pivotal events spanning ancient Rome, medieval Europe, the Renaissance, and early modern history, enhanced by fine photogravure plates reproduced from paintings by renowned artists.
? Why Collectors Want This
Authentic 1900 publication
Limited Testimonial Edition to just 1,000 copies
Illustrated photogravure plates after great artists and authentic portraits
Sturdy cloth binding
Gilt spine titling
Several uncut pages
Thick, deckle-edged pages
Scholarly editorial oversight
Broad, classical historical scope
Ideal for collectors of antique history books, decorative libraries, or academic reference
This volume is hand-numbered ?507? in red copy pencil on the limitation page, consistent with early 20th-century publisher or bookseller practice.
? Highlights
Publication Year: 1900
Publisher: J. B. Millet, Boston
Edition: Testimonial Edition (limited to 1,000 copies)
Volume: III
Illustrations: Photogravure plates from original artworks
Editors-in-Chief:
A. R. Spofford (Librarian of Congress, Emeritus)
Frank Weitenkampf (Astor Library, New York)
Professor J. P. Lamberton
Subject: World History, Biography, Historic Events
Region Covered: Europe, Ancient Rome, England, France, and early North America
? Contents Include (Partial List)
Julius Caesar
Cleopatra
Mark Antony
Pompey
Attila the Hun
Henry IV of France
William Shakespeare
Mary, Queen of Scots
Marie Antoinette
Patrick Henry
Early European and American historical figures
(See photos for full table of contents and list of photogravure plates.)
? Illustrations
Includes high-quality photogravure plates, such as:
Julius Caesar Invading Britain
Shakespeare
Marie Antoinette Led to Execution
Patrick Henry in the First Congress
Each plate is credited to notable European artists of the 19th century.
Condition
Antique hardcover volume in overall good, original condition for its age (circa 1900). Original blue cloth binding remains intact and firmly attached, with expected age-related wear, including surface rubbing, fading, and scattered spotting, discoloration, light staining. The front cover shows visible discoloration and light residual adhesive marks (not sticky). The rear cover show age-appropriate wear including light whitish non-sticky residual adhesive marks as well.
The spine is intact with legible gilt titling, though rubbed and worn from age. Front & back inner hinge/gutter shows splitting and cloth exposure, affecting the cover only (not a text leaf). Binding remains structurally sound, but these areas shows honest wear typical of well-preserved antiques.
Page edges are deckle-cut/untrimmed, uneven by design, with age toning and natural roughness consistent with early 20th-century production. Pages are complete, with no missing text. Interior shows light foxing, age toning, and occasional small edge tears, primarily at the margins. No major stains within the text.
Overall, a genuine, close to untouched antique showing its age with dignity ? not restored, not modernized ? and retaining strong appeal for collectors of early historical reference works.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1769615571488
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