John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book
John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book John Ruskin 1857 Political Economy of Art lectures fine 1904 leather bound book
$ 175.00

A Joy Forever- and its price in the Marketplace. Being two lectures (with additions) on the Political economy of art delivered at Manchester, July 1857. by John Ruskin.

Publ. London, 1904 by George Allen. 415 pp.

Attractive early 20th century full grained leather binding by Mudie, gilt title lettering & stamped compartments, raised bands, board edges and inner dentelles gilt decorated, all edges gilt, marbled end papers. Handsome binding.

Book is over 100 years old and shows some mostly light signs of handling and time. 

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather lightly rubbed and scuffed in spots but still clean and attractive, remains overall very attractive as an object.

A splendid style of custom book binding that looks nicer in person than the close-up photo indicates (which seems to accentuate the wear).

Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains tight and sound.

A book which has been taken care of but was used and does not look like new.

Still attractive on the shelf.

Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 5 1/8" W.

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