The two paths: being lectures on art, and its application to decoration and manufacture, delivered in 1858-9. By John Ruskin, M.A., author of ""Modern painters,"" ""Stones of Venice,"" ""Seven lamps of architecture,"" ""Elements of drawing,""etc. with two plates.
by Ruskin, John (1819-1900)
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London : Smith, Elder and Co., 65, Cornhill, 1859. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x, [2], 271, [1] pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates + 24 pages publisher's advertisements : illustrations ; 20 cm. Subjects; Decorative arts Philosophy. Art Philosophy. Decoration and ornament Philosophy. Art and society. Decorative arts, Victorian. Art 19th century. Manufactures ; Art. Art Addresses, essays, lectures.
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- Title
- The two paths: being lectures on art, and its application to decoration and manufacture, delivered in 1858-9. By John Ruskin, M.A., author of ""Modern painters,"" ""Stones of Venice,"" ""Seven lamps of architecture,"" ""Elements of drawing,""etc. with two plates.
- Author
- Ruskin, John (1819-1900)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : Smith, Elder and Co., 65, Cornhill
- Date Published
- 1859
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