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    25 February 1998

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    Lot 22

    RUSKIN, JOHN. Works [...Life by J.A. Hobson]. St. Louis and Chicago: E. Holdoway, n.d. [c.1900]. Engraved plates. 27 volumes, 8vo, contemporary green morocco gilt, t.e.g., spines faded, some wear to spines, upper cover nearly detached from one volume, joint broken on another; slight browning. LIMITED ''VENICE'' EDITION number 4 of 26 sets. (27)

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    USD 978

    Estimate

    USD 600 - USD 800

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    RUSKIN, JOHN. Works [...Life by J.A. Hobson]. St. Louis and Chicago: E. Holdoway, n.d. [c.1900]. Engraved plates. 27 volumes, 8vo, contemporary green morocco gilt, t.e.g., spines faded, some wear to spines, upper cover nearly detached from one volume, joint broken on another; slight browning. LIMITED "VENICE" EDITION number 4 of 26 sets. (27)

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