1887 A History of the World Vol 1 | P.F. Collier Antique Illustrated History Book | Nugent Robinson | Battles & Nations Reference

A History of the World with All Its Great Sensations Together with Its Mighty and Decisive Battles and the Rise and Fall of Its Nations from the Earliest Times to the Present Day is a monumental late 19th-century historical compendium compiled by Nugent Robinson and published by P.F. Collier, New York, in 1887.

Volume I reflects the era’s ambitious approach to world history, blending narrative history with dramatic storytelling, military accounts, and sweeping geopolitical overviews intended for educated home libraries of the period. Typical of Collier’s richly illustrated publishing style, the book includes numerous full-page engraved illustrations depicting historical scenes, figures, and events, along with fold-out color maps charting empires, battles, and shifting national boundaries.

The volume measures approximately 8.75” x 10.75” and contains 702 pages. It is heavily illustrated throughout, making it both a substantial historical reference and a visually compelling artifact of 19th-century publishing.

This copy is in very good condition for its age. The cover shows expected wear consistent with age and use, and the spine is faded, but the binding remains intact and stable. The pages are well-preserved overall, with strong readability and only light age toning typical of the period.