1897 6vols Modern Painters John Ruskin Bickers Vellum Binding

Description: Click here to see our other books! Modern Painters John Ruskin 1897 George Allen : London 7.5" by 5" lxxii, 456; xxviii, 285; xvi, 365; xii, 435; xvi, 392; v, [4], 429pp SUMMARY A Bickers' bound set of one of John Ruskin's important and influential Victorian artistic works, a lovely set in a full vellum binding. Colour Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in six volumes.In a full vellum binding by Bickers & Son. Volume III illustrated with a frontispiece, one colour plate, and sixteen monochrome plates. Collated, complete.Volume IV illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirty-four plates. Collated, complete. Volume V illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirty-six plates. Collated, complete.An early work by John Ruskin, first published from 1843 to 1860, this being a new edition in small form. Ruskin began this endeavour when he was 24 years old, based upon material he collected in Switzerland in 1842.In this work Ruskin studies the art of modern painters. One argument he presents in 'Modern Painters' is that the recent picturesque painters were superior in landscapes than the old masters.The second volume was influential in the early days of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, with Ruskin's discussion on symbolism in art expressed through nature.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper of Volume I, 'May Mostyn, on her marriage with affectionate good wishes, from Archdeacon & Mrs Vesey - Easter 1898'. Francis Gerald Vesey was a priest in the Church of England, and the Archdeacon of Huntingdon from 1874 to 1915. CONDITION In a full vellum binding by Bickers. Externally, smart. Light discolouration and marks to the boards and spines, as is usual with a vellum binding. Only a few minor marks to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some scattered spots mostly to the first and last few pages. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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