H. G. Wells, and J. A. Hammerton (Ed.) The Outline of Histo...

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R400 - R600

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R500

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H. G. Wells, and J. A. Hammerton (Ed.)

The Outline of History (2 Volumes, Complete) and The Universal History of the World (8 Volumes, Complete)

A lot comprising Wells’ famous outline of world history, and a comprehensive history of the world issued in 8 volumes. Each set is illustrated with fine black and white and colour illustrations and plates.

London: George Newnes, and The Educational Book Company (Undated)

4to, various pages. Original hardcover bindings.

Condition: Overall very good. Light sunning to spines of the Wells volumes, and some general wear to the boards. Some browning to the endpapers. A few pages of vol. 8 of the Universal History has come loose, and the set has some light foxing to the edges of the texblocks. Both sets are well bound.

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Auction Date: 24th Jan 2022 at 12pm

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