A complete two-volume deluxe set of The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind by H.G. Wells. Published in London, New York, Toronto, and Melbourne by Cassell & Company, Ltd. (Fourth Revision, circa 1925).

Richly illustrated throughout with maps, diagrams, and historical plans by J.F. Horrabin, alongside full-page color plates and black-and-white illustrations. Handsomely bound in publisher's original half dark brown grained leather with reddish-brown cloth sides, featuring elaborate gilt laurel wreath motifs and lettering along both spines.

Key Features:

• Title: The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind (Volumes I & II Complete)

• Author: H.G. Wells

• Publisher: Cassell & Company, Ltd.

• Edition: The Fourth Revision (c. 1925)

• Illustrations: Maps & Plans by J.F. Horrabin plus full-page color plates

• Binding: Deluxe Half Leather & Cloth with Gilt Laurel Spine Design

Condition:

In good antique condition overall. The half-leather spines and corners retain vibrant gold gilding with light rubbing and surface wear consistent with age. Cloth boards show minor scuffing and faint discolouration/marking to Vol I. Bindings remain firm and sound. Internal endpapers and preliminary pages show moderate, characteristic foxing/spotting. Contains a neat vintage ink owner inscription on the half-title page