Lot # 85 - History of Nations 25 Volume P.F. Collier Book Set 1900s
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 18-Aug-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 25-Aug-2026 8:24:00 PM |
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Description :
Complete 25-volume History of Nations illustrated reference set published by P.F. Collier & Son, New York, under editor-in-chief Henry Cabot Lodge. Handsome matching dark blue cloth bindings with gilt spine lettering and decorative emblems. Subjects span Ancient Empires, Greece, Rome, Italy, India, Persia, China, Japan, Spain, Portugal, France, the French Revolution, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Africa, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and additional world history, with Volume 25 serving as the general index. An impressive early 20th-century decorative library set with substantial historical content. Approx. Measurements Range: 8–9" H x 5.5–6.5" W x 1–1.5" D each; approximately 30–36" shelf space for complete set Condition: Antique pre-owned condition with age-related wear to cloth covers and spines, including rubbing, fading, small stains, edge and corner wear, and some fraying or separation at spine tops. Page edges show toning consistent with age. Overall the set presents attractively and appears remarkably cohesive for its age. Please review photos for individual volume condition. Historical Note: The History of Nations was an ambitious multi-volume history series issued by P.F. Collier & Son in the early 20th century under the editorship of Henry Cabot Lodge, the prominent American historian and U.S. senator. Individual volumes were written by recognized scholars and historians and illustrated throughout, reflecting the era's enthusiasm for comprehensive home reference libraries. Est. Value: $125–$250
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