The Stones of Venice THREE VOLUMES (complete) The Foundations; The Sea Stories; The Fall
by Ruskin, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1858. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Leather. Near Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Second edition.Three volumes Large octavo hardbacks Brown pictorial gilt cloth xvi + 400 + viii + 394 + iv + 362 pp. Many plates and illustrations by the author Near Very Good condition.corners rubbed , one volume has a bit of wear at the top of the spine, occasional light foxing throughout - a decent set of this classic. Previous owner's name on each volume. Heavy item
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 086939
- Title
- The Stones of Venice THREE VOLUMES (complete) The Foundations; The Sea Stories; The Fall
- Author
- Ruskin, John
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Edition 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1858
- Pages
- 1184
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 10.58 lbs
- Keywords
- John Ruskin; The Stones of Venice THREE VOLUMES (complete) The Foundations; The Sea Stories; The Fall
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Alexander's Books
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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- Octavo
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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