Author: RUSKIN JOHN
Title: Praeterita. Outlines of Scenes and Thoughts Perhaps Worthy of Memory in My Past Life [ Complete in 3 Volumes ]
Description: Sunnyside, Orpington, George Allen. 1886. Vellum, 8vo. Books measure 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches. Collation, vii, [1], 432pp, 442pp, viii,182,vi,171pp, with 3 plates including frontispieces. Volume1, published, 1886, volume 2 published, 1887, volume 3, published 1900, with Two Plates. Consists of the Four Chapters published by Mr. Ruskin in 1888-9, together with the two of "Dilecta", hitherto unpublished, but set up in type and revised by Mr. Ruskin is now added, together with a full index to all three volumes and the plate "The Castle of Annency" originally included only in the large paper edition. Bound in half calf, calf corners, marble boards, raised bands, gilt lines and lettering, top gilt edges. At some time each volume has been rebacked in matching colour. Bindings lightly rubbed, minor wear. All bindings in very good clean firm condition. Internally, previous owners bookplate. Pages and plates in very good clean condition. A very nice set. Very Good Plus.

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