Description
An appealing 1908 printing of A History of Greece for High Schools and Academies by noted classical historian George Willis Botsford, published by The Macmillan Company. Originally issued in 1899, this copy is identified on the copyright page as the February 1908 printing.
Designed as an illustrated history of ancient Greece, the volume covers Greek civilization, government, warfare, literature, religion, architecture, and art. Its visual content and classical binding give it considerably more display appeal than an ordinary school textbook.
Notable features include:
* Original dark green cloth hardcover
* Gilt Athena figure on the front board
* Gilt title and author lettering on the spine
* Photographic frontispiece of the Acropolis
* Numerous photographs, engravings, and illustrations
* Original color historical maps
* Period ownership inscription referencing Iowa State Teachers College
* Handwritten student notes relating to ancient history and the Code of Hammurabi
The period ownership and academic notes provide an interesting connection to early 20th-century teacher training and classroom study.
The binding shows expected age and use, including exterior rubbing and scuffing, bumped and frayed corners, wear at the spine ends, and some fading to the gilt lettering. The boards remain attached. The interior displays attractively, with readable text, well-preserved illustrations, and strong color on the map shown. There are handwritten notes and marks to the endpapers.
A desirable decorative and historical volume for collectors of ancient Greece, classical studies, antique textbooks, early educational material, or illustrated Macmillan books.
Please view all the photos for the binding condition, inscriptions, maps, illustrations, and other details.
