Books

London: Smith Elder & Co, 1851-1856. Hardcover. Fair/No DJ. The Seven Lamps of Architecture (1855 - 2nd edition); The Stones of Venice (1851; Vol I - The Foundations 1st edition, 1853; Vol II - The Sea-Stories 1st edition, 1853; Vol III - The Fall 1st edition); Modern Painters (1855 - Vol I 5th edition, 1856 - Vol II 4th edition, 1856 Vol III edition not stated). DESCRIPTION: Complete first edition set of 'The Stones of Venice', a second edition of 'The Seven Lamps of Architecture' and the first three volumes (mixed editions) from Modern Painter. In all seven volumes from the nine volume set (missing volume IV and V from the Painters set) bound in three quarter leather with marbled boards and endpapers. Originally presented to the Basingstoke Mechanics' Institution in 1856 (see presentation plate to front of each volume) and subsequently to Hampshire County Library. Language: English. Book Condition: Fair: Wear to corners, edges and spine ends. Abrasion to leather surface with some…

An extended essay, first published in May 1849, by John Ruskin on the principles of architecture.