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Details
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A first edition ten volume limited edition collection with this set being number 286 which was prepared for Donald Reece and is signed by the National Commander, E.C. Babcock, on the limitation page.
These 10 volumes tell the history of the world-ancient, medieval, and modern-and the history of the United States though the end of the first great World War. In addition to text, the set tells its story via thousands of black and white and color photographs, illustrations, and hundreds of maps and charts with many color fold-outs. From the foreword: "… we have emerged from a world war, fought on our part to determine whether this nation, or any nation, may choose its way in peace. Five million Americans were called to the colors, and two million went overseas. Fifty thousand remain there forever. With the shock of this titanic conflict fresh in our experience, we now seek to understand its causes. Whether or not we may desire it, our interests have been drawn beyond America to the common problems of mankind. We are realizing that to comprehend the history of the United States one must know the history of the world. To promote, then, the intelligent civic insight that is one of the highest attributes of Americanism, this survey of the world's past has been prepared."
Each book measures 9” x 6.5”. The total collection is 5,215 pages with 2,300 illustrations, and 231 charts and maps.
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Condition Report
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The collection is in Near FINE condition. The bindings are tight and strong with secure hinges. The leather remains whole and supple with minimal shelf wear and rubs to some of the tips and edges. Internally complete and clean with some occasional marks. Overall, this is a very nice collection that is rarely seen in this condition.
Several photographs of the books, the limitation and signature page, and examples of the contents appear below. Although the photographs may appear digitized as thumbnails, you can view them in the photo viewer by clicking on the thumbnail.
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