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The Great Events by Famous Historians 1905

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The Great Events by Famous Historians 1905

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Complete 22 Volume Set. The Great Events by Famous Historians. Rossier Johnson Editor-in-Chief. 1905, The National Alumni. #72 of a Limited 1000 copy Member Edition. Vg-Ex/Ex. Provenance: Originally from the estate of Jesse Rankin Wharton (1858-1923) fondly known as the "Grand Old Man of Butte Montana." Descended thru the family to current date. We ship all items from this auction in-house.