Spofford, A. R., et al. (Eds.). The Library of His

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A group of three volumes from the ten-volume Standard Edition set of The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events of All Nations and All Ages. The set was edited by A. R. Spofford, Librarian of Congress; Frank Weitenkampf of the Astor LibrarySignificant wear and degradation is visible across all three volumes. Volume VI shows a large section of missing leather at the head of the spine (photo 1). All volumes exhibit heavy rubbing, scuffing, and peeling to the leather spines and corners (p

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