![RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). Five autograph letters signed ('J. Ruskin') to George Reid, Herne Hill, Brantwood and Corpus Christi, Oxford, 'Friday 14th', 11 - 28 March [n.y.] and 23 December 1869, together 7½ pages, 8vo (slight wear to one letter with loss, affecting signature).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2008/CSK/2008_CSK_05315_0323_000(044633).jpg?w=1)
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RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). Five autograph letters signed ('J. Ruskin') to George Reid, Herne Hill, Brantwood and Corpus Christi, Oxford, 'Friday 14th', 11 - 28 March [n.y.] and 23 December 1869, together 7½ pages, 8vo (slight wear to one letter with loss, affecting signature).
A series of letters to George William Reid (1819-1887), the Keeper of Prints and Drawings as the British Museum, comprising praise for Reid's catalogue of George Cruikshank's work ('I respect Cruikshank's [?genius] deeply -- but alas -- I cannot dwell in the elements he delighted in'), on acquiring a much sought-after book from Reid for his library, and further discussions relating to books. (5)
A series of letters to George William Reid (1819-1887), the Keeper of Prints and Drawings as the British Museum, comprising praise for Reid's catalogue of George Cruikshank's work ('I respect Cruikshank's [?genius] deeply -- but alas -- I cannot dwell in the elements he delighted in'), on acquiring a much sought-after book from Reid for his library, and further discussions relating to books. (5)
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