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The Political Economy of Art: Being the Substance (with Additions) of Two Lectures Delivered at Manchester, July 10th and 13th, 1857

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The Political Economy of Art: Being the Substance (with Additions) of Two Lectures Delivered at Manchester, July 10th and 13th, 1857

by Ruskin, John

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London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1857. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo. With the original front board printed title-page style, with decorated borders; with the ads on the endpapers. There is a small 1/4"" high square chip across the length of the top spine tip which a competent bindery can repair, otherwise the binding is whole, solid and clean, with bright text, while the text block is tight and clean. Extremely scarce early Ruskin work. No other copy available as of listing.

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Title
The Political Economy of Art: Being the Substance (with Additions) of Two Lectures Delivered at Manchester, July 10th and 13th, 1857
Author
Ruskin, John
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Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
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First Edition
Publisher
Smith, Elder & Co.
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1857
Size
Octavo

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