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Vintage The World’s Great Events Book Set Vols 2–10 P.F. Collier 1900s Illustrated
Travel through time with this vintage set of The World’s Great Events, an indexed and illustrated history of the world published by P.F. Collier & Son Corporation in New York. This collectible hardcover set (Volumes 2–10) spans ancient to early modern history and includes dramatic illustrations, classic typefaces, and detailed narrative accounts written by contributing historians.
Item Description:
• Title: The World’s Great Events: An Indexed History of the World
• Publisher: P.F. Collier & Son Corporation
• Format: Illustrated hardcovers
• Volume Range: 2–10 (9 books total)
• Example (Volume 7): A.D. 1870 to A.D. 1904
• Language: English
• Era: Early 1900s (exact print dates may vary)
Condition Notes:
• Vintage books; pre-owned and used
• Covers show wear typical for age (scuffing, minor fading)
• Pages intact and complete with firm bindings
• Clean interiors with mild tanning, no loose or missing pages
• In good/acceptable condition overall
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Disclosure:
All items are vintage, pre-owned, and used, unless stated as “new” or “new – see description.” As such, signs of age or wear should be expected. These may include:
• Scuffs, edge or corner wear
• Fading, tanning, or minor foxing
• Vintage scents from long-term storage
• Writing, stamps, or prior owner marks
• Residue from labels or adhesives
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