About this Item
Antique 1900 Testimonial Edition ? Limited & Numbered Copy
The Library of Historic Characters & Famous Events
Volume XI ? J.B. Millet, Boston (1900)
This is not a common reprint or later encyclopedia volume?this is an original 1900 Testimonial Edition, limited to only 1,000 numbered copies, and this copy is hand-numbered No. 507.
A true turn-of-the-century collectible, published at the height of fine bookmaking, scholarship, and illustration.
? WHY THIS VOLUME IS SPECIAL
? Testimonial Edition (scarcer than standard trade editions)
? Hand-numbered limitation ? only 1,000 copies produced
? Lavishly illustrated with photogravure plates
? Published in 1900 ? over 125 years old
? Edited by prominent historians & scholars
? Exceptional historical scope covering Europe, America & beyond
? CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS (Volume XI)
This volume focuses on major world figures and pivotal historical events, including:
William the Silent
Charles I & II of England
The Great Fire of London
Voltaire & Rousseau
Edward Gibbon
Daniel Boone
Chief Justice John Marshall
The Treaty of Ghent
The Dred Scott Decision
Sam Houston
The Opening of Japan
Confucius
Ignatius Loyola
?and many more landmark figures and moments
A serious reference work, not light reading?ideal for historians, collectors, libraries, and display.
?? ILLUSTRATIONS & PLATES
Includes fine photogravure illustrations based on:
Paintings by renowned artists
Authentic historical portraits
Original photographs (notably rare for books of this era)
These plates were an expensive, high-end printing method, reserved for premium editions.
? 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
Heavy, thick paper stock with age-toned edges
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.
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 and rear cover show age-appropriate wear including spotting and slight discoloration
The spine is intact with legible gilt titling, though rubbed and worn from age. Front hinge/gutter shows splitting, 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. Localized moisture staining is present along the inner margin on several pages (see photo). No major stains within the text.
Overall Impression
This volume presents as an honest, unaltered survivor, retaining its collector authenticity. While it shows expected wear from age and use, it has not been over-restored or altered, which many collectors prefer.
? Condition reflects originality and historical character rather than modern perfection.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1769623911909
Contact seller
Report this item
