The Outline Of History

by Wells, H G

The Outline of History, subtitled either "The Whole Story of Man" or "Being A Plain History of Life and Mankind," is a book by H. G. Wells published in 1919. Wells was very dissatisfied with the quality of history textbooks at the end of World War I, and so, between 1918 and 1919, produced a 1,324-page work which was published in serial softcover form in 1919, with the first hardcover edition appearing in 1920. The book met with popular acclaim and massive sales.

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The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind, 2 Vols

The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind, 2 Vols

by H. G. Wells

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1919
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Hardcover
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George Newnes Limited, 1919. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Volumes 1 & 2 included. Volume 1 is worn, lightly scuffed, with traces of blue stains on the front cover. Spine is shaken, but binding is secure. Textblock is foxed and yellowed with pencil markings on the inside cover. Inside is otherwise clean and unmarked. Volume 2 is… Read more about this item
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The Outline of History

by H. G. Wells

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First edition, 28th printing
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1929
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Black cloth over boards with red title on cover and spine. Front hinge cracked.
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Garden City Publishing Co., Inc., Garden City, New York, 1929. Hardcover cloth. Condition: Very Good+. J. F. Horrabin (illustrator). First edition, 28th printing. 1171 pp containing all maps, charts, b/w illustrations, and diagrams. Text tanned slightly typical of age, clean and unmarked except for owner attribution and gift presentation in pencil on front free endpaper. Top edge tinted… Read more about this item
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THE OUTLINE OF HISTORY; [24 volumes, the complete set in the original parts]
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by Wells, H. G.

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London: George Newnes, Ltd, (1919-20). First edition of the complete set in the original 24 magazine-format parts. A massive work running to a million words. These are the original issues, each bound in colorful pictorial paperwraps. Save for the staples rusting, the set is very good to near fine. Housed in very good custom green cloth-covered slipcase with chemise.… Read more about this item
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THE OUTLINE OF HISTORY

THE OUTLINE OF HISTORY

by H. G. Wells

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Later Printing
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1930
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Hardcover
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New York: Garden City Publishing. 1930. Later Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. Front hinge cracked, rear hinge starting. Light bump on bottom of rear panel. Light stain on front panel. .
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The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind; Volume I

The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind; Volume I

by H. G. Wells

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1961
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The Outline of History (Volumes 1 & 2)

by Wells, H. G.

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George Newnes, NULL. Volumes 1 & 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers… Read more about this item
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The Outline of History: Being A Plain History of Life and Mankind

by H.G. Wells

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Revised
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1961
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Hardcover Cloth
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The Outline of History: Being A Plain History of Life and Mankind by H.G. Wells New Enlarged Edition, revised and brought up to the end of the Second World War by Raymond Postgate Hardcover Cloth 1029 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Book Club edition 1961. Attractive red boards and black embossing shows off this Clean, tight, copy with no marks,… Read more about this item
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The Outline of History

The Outline of History

by Wells, H. G.

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First one volume edition
Published
1927
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Hardcover
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Macmillan, 1927. First one volume edition. Hardcover. fine.
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The Outline of History;  Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind

The Outline of History; Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind

by Wells, H. G

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Published
1922
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Hardcover
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MacMillan. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1922. Hardcover. There is damage to the top of the spine but book is still intact. Pages are clean, unmarked. (see photo) ; 10.0 X 6.6 X 2.1 inches; 1171 pages .
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The Outline Of History

by H.G.Wells

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Edition
4th Edition
Published
1922
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Hardcover
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The Review of Review Companies, 1922 Book. Illus. by J.F. Horrabin. Very Good. Hardcover. 4th Edition. Very Good + boards. Clean, tight edition. Illustrated with line drawings and many famous paintings. Numerous maps also. The fourth volume includes: The Realities and Imaginations of the Nineteenth Century, The Catastrophe of Modern Imperialism, the Effort to Reconstruct the World Begins, The Next… Read more about this item
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THE OUTLINE OF HISTORY: THE WHOLE STORY OF MAN

THE OUTLINE OF HISTORY: THE WHOLE STORY OF MAN

by H. G. Wells

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Book Club Edition
Published
1949
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Hardcover
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New York: Garden City Books. 1949. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Owner's named stamped on title page. Dust jacket front flap taped to book. Tape on back gutter of dust jacket. .
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THE OUTLINE OF HISTORY

by WELLS, H. G

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Edition
First Edition
Published
1919
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Wrappers
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London: George Newnes, 1919. First Edition. Wrappers. Good. Quartos, pictorial wrappers Produced from 1919-1920, and issued fortnightly, this is the first appearance of his remarkable work. Parts 1 & 2 are rough, the remaining issues are very good - fine, with all covers present. In a breaking red cloth drop-spine, clamshell box. "… Read more about this item
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Outline Of History, The: Being  A Plain History Of Life And Mankind; 3rd. Ed

Outline Of History, The: Being A Plain History Of Life And Mankind; 3rd. Ed

by H.G. Wells

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3rd Ed
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1925
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Former college library book. Usual library distinctions, pocket removed, else contents appear as near unblemished library rebound blue cloth boards displaying minor surface/edge wear. Revised and rearranged by the author. Written originally with the advice and editorial help of Mr. Ernest Barrker, Sir H.H. Johnston, Sir… Read more about this item
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The Outline of History

by H. G. Wells

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Third Edition
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1921
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MacMillan Co., New York, 1921. Third edition hardcover with no dust cover in fair condition. The book is red cloth with the title and the earth embossed on the front cover and the title, author, publisher and "Revised Edition" embossed in gold on the spine. There is significant wear and tears all over the edges and spine. The pages are… Read more about this item
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The Outline of History (2 volumes)

by H. G. Wells

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First edition thus
Published
1973
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Harcover cloth
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Garden City: Doubleday, 1973. First edition thus. Harcover cloth. Fine. J. P. Horrabin (maps and plans). Revised and brought up to date by Raymond Postgate and G. P. Wells. Ends with Middle East war of 1967. 1103 numbered pages. Although ex-library, so has stamps on endcovers and title page, the library in question was at a… Read more about this item
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The Outline of History

The Outline of History

by H. G. Wells

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Book Club Ed.
Published
1961
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Hardcover
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Garden City Books, 1961. Book Club Ed.. Hardcover. The whole story of man. Plain history of life and mankind. Maps and illustrations in B/W. (504 Pgs.) DJ has tears and nicks and edgewear. Small section on cover page torn out. Some yellowing. BOOK VVG/DJ FAIR.
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Orion's Legacy: A Cultural History of Man as Hunter

Orion's Legacy: A Cultural History of Man as Hunter

by Bergman, Charles

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First Plume Printing
Published
1997
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Paperback
ISBN 10
0452275598
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New York, NY, USA: Penguin Group, 1997. Book. Good. Soft cover. First Plume Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softcover, first plume printing, 274gms, 359 pages. This book incisively probes how the hunt has permeated male sexuality, making the female both an object of desire and a target of domination. Book is in good condition with minor general… Read more about this item
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The Outline of History. : Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind, Third Edition Revised

by Wells, H. G.

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1921
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MacMillan 1921 NY. 3rd Edition., 1921. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. J. F. Horrabin. Large octavo, hardcover, good in maroon cloth. 1171 pp. lt. Illus. with line drawings by J. F. Horrabin and reproductions of famous paintings. No dj. Begins with The Rocks and Earth's beginnings and ends with breakup of Austria-Hungary 1920.
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Outline of History: Vol. I ,Ancient History

by Wells, H. G

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1940-01-01
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Hardcover
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Triangle Books, 1940-01-01. hardcover. Good.
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The Outline of History

The Outline of History

by H. G. Wells

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Used - Acceptable
Published
1949
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Hardcover
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Garden City Books, 1949. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1949. No Edition Remarks. 1288 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Black and white maps throughout. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Staining to rear board.
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