RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). The Stones of Venice: The Foundations, The Sea Stories, The Fall. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1851-53.

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RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). The Stones of Venice: The Foundations, The Sea Stories, The Fall. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1851-53.

3 volumes, 4o. 16-page publisher's advertisments dated June 1855 at end of vol. II, 14-page publisher's advertisements dated May 1856 at the end of vol. III and leaf of advertisements for Ruskin's works in vols. I and II. 53 engraved, lithographed, and mezzotinted plates after Ruskin. Blue morocco, spines gilt, t.e.g., by Zaehnsdorf (some minor scuffing and rubbing, especially at joints and edges ).

FIRST EDITION, presumably a later printing based on the dates of the advertisements in vols. II and III. Grolier English 92; Wise Ruskin 291, 293, 295.

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