RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). <I>Fors Clavigera. Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain.</I> Orpington: George Allen, 1871-84. 8 volumes only (without the index vol.). 8°. Plates. Very finely-bound in later blue morocco gilt by Riviere, spines gilt in compartments, top edges gilt, others uncut (a few minor scuff marks). FIRST EDITION. (8) | Christie's

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RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). Fors Clavigera. Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain. Orpington: George Allen, 1871-84. 8 volumes only (without the index vol.). 8°. Plates. Very finely-bound in later blue morocco gilt by Riviere, spines gilt in compartments, top edges gilt, others uncut (a few minor scuff marks). FIRST EDITION. (8)

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RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). Fors Clavigera. Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain. Orpington: George Allen, 1871-84. 8 volumes only (without the index vol.). 8°. Plates. Very finely-bound in later blue morocco gilt by Riviere, spines gilt in compartments, top edges gilt, others uncut (a few minor scuff marks). FIRST EDITION. (8)
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