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[Ruskin, John] Complete Bibliography of the Writings in Prose and Verse of John Ruskin, LL.D; [bound with:] The Illustrations to the Bibliography of the Writings of John Ruskin.Change this text in Preferences, "items" tab
by Ruskin, John
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- Hardcover
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: For Subscribers Only, 1893. A Limited Edition of John Ruskin's Bibliography, Together with the Even Scarcer Set of Illustrations. First edition, limited to 250 unnumbered copies (illustrations limited to only 100 unnumbered copies). Bound from the original wrappers. Two volumes. The illustrations have been bound in throughout the text as issued by the instructions to the binder. The original wrappers for the illustrations as well as for part 1 (the bibliography was issued in 18 monthly parts, the 19th part being the illustrations) are bound in the end of volume two. Quarto. xxvii, 329 pages; xi, 263 pages. Later half morocco over decorative cloth. Spines sunned. A fine set.
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- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2609
- Title
- [Ruskin, John] Complete Bibliography of the Writings in Prose and Verse of John Ruskin, LL.D; [bound with:] The Illustrations to the Bibliography of the Writings of John Ruskin.Change this text in Preferences, "items" tab
- Author
- Ruskin, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- For Subscribers Only
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1893
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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