The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages - Volume VIII Limited Testimonial Edition to 1000 Copies

Rare Antique Book (1900) – Historic Characters & Famous Events Limited Testimonial Edition – Only 1,000 Numbered Copies Volume VIII – Photogravure Illustrated – Copy No. 507 Step back through two thousand years of world history with this exceptional 1900 limited Testimonial Edition of The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages, published in Boston by J. B. Millet. 🌍 CONTENT & HISTORICAL SCOPE This volume spans Ancient Rome to 19th-century America, featuring influential figures, defining moments, and landmark events that shaped civilization, including: Abraham Lincoln – Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, Second Inaugural Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Lee, Jackson – U.S. Civil War campaigns Queen Elizabeth I – England’s Golden Age Mohammed & Mohammed II – The rise of Islam & fall of Constantinople Mughal Emperors – Baber, Aurengzebe, Shah-Jehan (Taj Mahal) Tiberius & Nero – Imperial Rome Raphael, Mozart, Beethoven – Renaissance art & classical music British Empire & Colonial India – Clive, Hastings, Chatham A true global historical anthology, not limited to one country or era. 🖼️ ILLUSTRATIONS – TRUE PHOTOGRAVURE PLATES This volume is illustrated with original photogravure plates, as confirmed by the printed List of Photogravure Plates. Featured plates include: Lincoln’s Address at Gettysburg (Frontispiece) Sherman, Grant & Sheridan Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury Mohammed II Aurengzebe Takes Shah-Jehan Prisoner Photogravures were a premium, labor-intensive process used only in higher-end publications of the era, prized for their tonal depth and artistic detail. 🎯 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True circa-1900 historical volume, not a later reprint Original cloth binding (highly preferred by collectors) Rich historical content spanning early modern Europe, the Enlightenment, and early American history Illustrations enhance display and research value Ideal for antique book collectors,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 Cover: Shows age-related wear, including surface discoloration, light staining, rubbing and fading. Rear cover shows a small light-colored spot consistent with old adhesive residue from a removed label; surface is smooth and non-sticky. 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. IMPORTANT - Please review all photos carefully—they are part of the description and accurately reflect condition. This volume is sold as-is due to age and returns are not accepted due to the publication's fragility. …