Description: Click here to see our other books! The Stones of Venice John Ruskin 1858-67 Smith, Elder, & Co. : London 10" by 6.5" [5] vi-xv, [1] 400; [5] vi, [2] 394 [2]; [2] 362pp SUMMARY A very well preserved second edition of John Ruskin's important architectural and historical work, 'The Stones of Venice', beautifully illustrated throughout. Colour Plates,Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION Ruskin's important, hugely influential and detailed architectural treatise on Venetian art and architecture, examining numerous examples of Venetian architecture, including churches and monuments, and explores different styles of architecture, including Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance. Written by nineteenth-century English philosopher, art critic, and writer, John Ruskin. Ruskin wrote on numerous and varied topics, including ornithology, art, architecture, geology, education, botany, and more.Complete in three volumes.The second edition of this work, with Volume I having been published in 1858 and Volumes II and III having been published in 1867. Including fifty-three engraved plates, seven of which are hand coloured. Collated and complete. Volume I includes the half title as called for, Volume II and III did not call for half title pages.Two pages of adverts to the rear of Volume II. CONDITION In the publisher's original embossed cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and extremities, particularly to the spine of Volume I, resulting in a very small amount of loss to the cloth. A small split to the cloth at the head of the front joint on Volume III. Previous bookseller's small sticker to the front pastedown of each volume. Internally, binding is lightly strained in places. Light instances of spotting to some pages, though many pages do remain bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good 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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Topic: History
Publisher: Smith, Elder, & Co.
Author: John Ruskin
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Architecture & Design
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: John Ruskin
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1858
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
