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? RARE ANTIQUE 1900 HISTORIC MASTERPIECE
The Library of Historic Characters & Famous Events
Volume VII ? Illustrated with Photogravure Plates
Step back into the grand sweep of world history with this authentic 1900 antique volume, published in Boston by J. B. Millet, part of the highly respected Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages.
This is Volume VII, edited by A. R. Spofford (Librarian of Congress, Emeritus), Frank Weitenkampf (Astor Library, New York), and Professor J. P. Lamberton?a pedigree that immediately signals scholarly and historical importance.
? What This Volume Covers (Exceptional Scope)
This volume spans centuries of pivotal world history, from medieval Europe through the Enlightenment and into early American nationhood, including:
European Royalty & Power
Richard II, Henry IV?VIII
Anne Boleyn & Katharine of Aragon
Cardinal Wolsey
Marie de? Medici
Louis XIV & the French court
Marquis de Pompadour
Major Battles & Turning Points
Battle of Agincourt
Battle of Bosworth
Field of the Cloth of Gold
Waterloo Campaign
Battle of New Orleans
American Statesmen & Founding Figures
Aaron Burr
James Madison
James Monroe (Monroe Doctrine)
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
Historic Documents, Ideas & Events
The Capture of Washington
Nullification & Secession
The National Parties
The Future of America
These plates were a premium feature of the Testimonial Edition and were intended to rival fine art books of the era.
?? 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
Gilt spine titling
Several uncut pages
Thick, deckle-edged pages
Heavy, thick paper stock with age-toned edges
True circa-1900 historical volume, not a later reprint
Original cloth binding (highly preferred by collectors)
Rich historical content spanning early modern Europe, the Enlightenment, and early American history
Illustrations enhance display and research value
Ideal for antique book collectors, historians, or decorative library display
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
Binding: Original blue cloth boards remain intact and solid. The cloth shows visible wear, rubbing, areas of discoloration and fading. Spine title area shows heavy wear to the original labeling, but the book remains firmly bound.
Spine & Hinges: Inner hinges are intact.
Pages: All pages appear present and intact. Paper shows age toning and foxing, consistent with a true antique. No evidence of modern replacement pages.
Illustrations: Contains photogravure plates/illustrations, including a striking full-page historical scene (see photos). Illustrations remain clear and visually strong, adding significant collector appeal.
Overall Integrity: This is not a modern rebind or reproduction?it is an original survivor that has aged naturally over more than a century ? not restored, not modernized ? and retaining strong appeal for collectors of early historical reference works.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1769647009755
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