Wonders of the Past (Vols. 1 and 2): A World-wide Survey of the Marvellous Works of Man in Ancient Times
London: The Amalgamated Press Limited (1901-1959). New Edition. Hardcover. 8.5"x11" Indexed pages. The Fleetway House. Navy cloth blind stamped on front title and editor w/ designes. Gilt letter to spine. Vol. 1 b&w frontispiece of Sir W.M. Flinders Petrie. Vol. 2 b&w frontispiece of Prof. A. H. Sayce, LL.D., D.D. Spine straight, sewn binding tight, pages clean w/soft tone. Not x-library, unmarked. Foxing to inside boards, edges, end papers and fly leaves. Inside pages are clear. Secure ship w/track #. Very Good. Item #15935
A world-wide survey of the marvellous works of man in ancient time written by the leading modern authorities and edited. New edition in two volumes. 1450 photographic illustrations many maps and 55 color plates. Volume One pages 1-628; Volume Two pages 629-1252.
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. Wikipedia.
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