Lot #72: LOT OF 5: Vintage 1970s–1990s World History, Atlases & Pictorial Reference Hardcovers

LOT OF 5: Vintage 1970s–1990s World History, Atlases & Pictorial Reference Hardcovers Up for auction is a premium, carefully curated estate lot of five (5) vintage hardcover reference and pictorial books. This collection spans global archaeology, modern world history, classic school geography, and definitive 1980s retrospectives. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, coffee table displays, or retro homeschooling resources. Book Inventory & Details The 1980s: Maclean's Chronicles the Decade (1989) Publisher: Key Porter Books Details: Edited by Kevin Doyle & Glenn Johnston. A journalistic and photographic deep-dive into the era's major news stories (Royal Wedding, Solidarity movement, Space Shuttle Challenger, Mulroney era) straight from Canada’s national magazine archives. Hardcover with vibrant jacket. Larousse Encyclopedia of Modern History: From 1500 to the Present Day (1964/1970s Printing) Publisher: Harper & Row Details: Foreword by Hugh Trevor-Roper. A massive, authoritative chronological reference work covering global developments from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century. Features the iconic Earth-from-space dust jacket artwork. The World of the Pharaohs (1978) Publisher: Sunflower Books / Mayflower Books Details: Written and photographed by Swiss architectural historian Henri Stierlin. A gorgeous, illustrated guide to Ancient Egypt featuring a striking close-up of King Tutankhamun's gold funerary mask on the jacket. Canadian Oxford School Atlas - 6th Edition (1992) Publisher: Oxford University Press (Canada) Details: Edited by Quentin H. Stanford. A classic, nostalgia-inducing classroom staple featuring pristine satellite-view physical mapping and historical regional data. Sturdy pictorial hardcover.Toronto: The Heart of the City (1988)Publisher: Key Porter BooksDetails: Introduction by former Toronto Mayor Arthur C. Eggleton. A premium, oversized coffee-table photography book capturing the booming 1980s skyline and downtown culture before major modern redevelopments. Features the classic twilight CN Tower cover. Condition Report Overall: Very Good vintage pre-owned condition. Bindings: Structurally sound, tight bindings, and crisp pages across all volumes. Dust Jackets: Included on applicable volumes (Maclean's, Larousse, Toronto, Pharaohs) with minor shelf wear, light edge crinkling, and minor rubbing consistent with age. Interior: Clean text blocks; no major writing, highlighting, or missing pages observed. (Please review photos for exact cosmetic condition) Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}