The Works of John Ruskin

John Ruskin

Verlag: Smith, Elder & Co., 1871

Beschreibung

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 11 vols. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Smith, Elder & Co. John Ruskin was a leading Victorian art critic, social thinker, writer and philanthropist. He wrote on a large variety of subjects including geology, architecture, myth, ornithology, literature, education, literature, education and the arts. Blue leather boards with five raised bands to spine. In publisher's full blue calf, with blind-tooled frame to boards, stamped in gold on spine. Marbled end papers. Gilt text block edges. Light edge wear, spines are sun faded, some rubbing/wear to spine. Interior of books are very clean. Bound by Frank Mansell , one of the first members of the staff of the Club Bindery. Grolier Club members and other wealthy collectors established the Club Bindery in order to attract European craftsmen to provide, close to home, fine quality binding work rivaling what was available in Europe. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 3188

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Works of John Ruskin

Verlag: Smith, Elder & Co.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1871

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good