c1920 8vol Universal History Of The World Antique Reference Book Set Hammerton

c1920 8vol Universal History Of The World Antique Reference Book Set Hammerton

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c1920 8vol Universal History Of The World Antique Reference Book Set Hammerton

Universal History Of The World
Edited by J.A. Hammerton
8 Volumes In Total - Complete Set
Published by The Educational Book Co Ltd: London c1920 (includes content to end of WW1 1918)

"Sir John Alexander Hammerton (27 February 1871, in Alexandria, Scotland - 12 May 1949, in London) is described by the Dictionary of National Biography as "the most successful creator of large-scale works of reference that Britain has known". Hammerton's first posts in journalism included a period in Nottingham, where he first met his lifelong collaborator and friend, Arthur Mee. In 1905, Hammerton joined Alfred Harmsworth's Amalgamated Press. He and Mee produced the Harmsworth Self-Educator."

Light wear only to covers and spines that present very well on all volumes. Pages are very clean, bright and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Includes multiple fold out charts most of which have a small tear where the chart joins the hinge. Otherwise it is very hard to fault this beautiful reference set that looks stunning on the shelf. Please get in touch with any queries you may have.

NOTE : We have 2 sets of this publication at the time of listing. Price is applicable for the set in the photographs in this listing. The other set has faded a bit more and has light foxing to the prelims and was published by The Amalgamated Press. We would accept an offer of 10% below the asking price for the inferior set. Please make a comment if you have a preference!

Size 25cm x 17cm x 3.5cm (x 8 volumes) - a very heavy set!

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "8 Volume Set", "Fold Out Charts", "Elaborate Gilt & Leather Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear only to covers and spines that present very well on all volumes. Pages are very clean, bright and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Includes multiple fold out charts most of which have a small tear where the chart joins the hinge. Otherwise it is very hard to fault this beautiful reference set that looks stunning on the shelf. Please get in touch with any queries you may have.
Language: English
Author: J.A. Hammerton
Publisher: The Educational Book Co Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1920
Sub-subject: Encyclopedia