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? Rare Antique Book (1900) ? The Library of Historic Characters & Famous Events
TESTIMONIAL EDITION ? Limited to 1,000 Numbered Copies
Volume V ? Illustrated with Photogravure Plates
This is an authentic 1900 Testimonial Edition of The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages, published in Boston by J. B. Millet ? a beautifully produced turn-of-the-century historical volume created for subscribers and collectors.
This edition was strictly limited to one thousand numbered copies, and this example is Copy No. 507, handwritten on the limitation page.
? CONTENTS & HISTORICAL SCOPE (Volume V)
This volume spans ancient history through the early modern world, featuring legendary leaders, philosophers, explorers, and defining events that shaped civilization, including:
Ancient & Classical World
Charlemagne
Hannibal
Philip of Macedon
Antiochus the Great
Scipio Africanus
Jugurtha
Masinissa
Medieval Europe
Pierre Abelard & Héloďse
Bernard of Clairvaux
King John & the Magna Carta
Early Modern & Enlightenment Era
Cardinal Richelieu
Admiral Coligny
Mazarin
Gustavus Adolphus
Wallenstein
William Penn
Captain James Cook
Ponce de León
Napoleonic & Literary Figures
Josephine & Napoleon
Masséna
Marie Louise
.plus many more
A true world-history volume, not limited to one country or era.
?? ILLUSTRATIONS ? PHOTOGRAVURE PLATES
As stated on the title page and confirmed by the printed List of Photogravure Plates, this volume is:
?Illustrated with Photogravures from Paintings by Great Artists and from Authentic Portraits.?
Plates in this volume include:
Coronation of Charlemagne (Frontispiece)
Hannibal
Richelieu at the Siege of Rochelle
Gustavus Adolphus at Lützen
.plus many more
Photogravures were a premium illustration process at the time, valued for their tonal depth and fine 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Rich historical content spanning early modern Europe, the Enlightenment, and early American history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.
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