The Stones of Venice (3 vols). Modern Painters (5 vols.) and The Seven Lamps of Architecture.
by RUSKIN, John
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- Bookplate on each front pastedown; a beautiful set in fine condition.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Smith, Elder and Co.,; George Allen, 1873-1880.. A New Edition.. 19th. c. polished tree calf; elaborately gilt spines with red and green gilt-lettered labels; a.e.g. . Bookplate on each front pastedown; a beautiful set in fine condition.. Large 8vo,. With Illustrations drawn by the author.. Signed by John Ruskin at the close of the Preface to The Stones of Venice.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 72930
- Title
- The Stones of Venice (3 vols). Modern Painters (5 vols.) and The Seven Lamps of Architecture.
- Author
- RUSKIN, John
- Illustrator
- With Illustrations drawn by the author.
- Format/Binding
- 19th. c. polished tree calf; elaborately gilt spines with red and green gilt-lettered labels; a.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate on each front pastedown; a beautiful set in fine condition.
- Edition
- A New Edition.
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder and Co.,; George Allen
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1873-1880.
- Pages
- 9 volumes.
- Size
- Large 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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