The Literary Digest History of the World War — Volume Three (1919 WWI Hardcover Vintage Book)

Francis W. Halsey

Published by Funk & Wagnalls Company, United States, 1919

About this Item

Step back into history with this authentic 1919 antique volume from The Literary Digest: History of the World War, a monumental contemporary account of World War I, published immediately after the conflict ended.

This is Volume III of the original 10-volume illustrated set, compiled from American, British, French, German, and other firsthand sources, making it a true period historical reference, not a later reprint or modern retrospective.

Published by Funk & Wagnalls Company (New York & London) in 1919, this volume captures the war while its impact was still fresh?written for readers who lived through it.

? Contents of This Volume
Volume III covers:

The Autumn Allied Offensive

The Assault on Verdun

Operations on the Northern Front

The Battle of the Somme

The German retreat

The Arras and Aisne battles

Coverage period: July 12, 1915 ? May 24, 1917

An essential reference for:

WWI historians

Military history collectors

Library and office display

Vintage book and antiquarian collectors

?? Year / Edition Details
Published: 1919

Era: Post-World War I (contemporary to the war?s aftermath)

Printing: Original early 20th-century printing (not a modern reissue)

Illustrated: Yes

Language: English

Binding: Original publisher?s binding

? Binding & Physical Description
Original blue cloth boards with black textured spine

Gold-stamped spine lettering

Thick, substantial volume with a classic early-1900s library presence

Deckled page edges with natural age toning

Strong visual appeal on a bookshelf or in a collector?s display

Condition: Over 100 year old antique hardcover with heavy exterior wear: rubbing, fraying, and edge/corner chipping (especially at the board corners).
Spine/hinges show wear; cover material has scuffs and age-related splitting at edges.
Page edges are gilt and show age toning. Interior pages appear readable/clean overall with expected age toning. Possible small tears at the inner hinge/pages, consistent with age and use.
Overall very good condition for this over a century old historical war chronicle.
Due to the book?s fragility due to its age, returns will not be accepted.
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Seller Inventory # ABE-1769532310299

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Literary Digest History of the World War ? Volume Three (1919 WWI Hardcover Vintage Book)
• Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company, United States
• Publication Date: 1919
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 5.5W x 8H x 1.5D inches 5.5 inches width by 8 inches height by 1.5 inches depth
• Weight: 32 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • World History