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London: Smith, Elder, and Co., , 1849. First edition. Leather. Near Fine. 10" by 7" . John Ruskin. A first edition copy of John Ruskin's highly influential essay on the principles of architecture. Bound in handsome full morocco. The first edition. Rebound in a beautiful full morocco binding with gilt detail. With fourteen plates, drawn and etched by the Author. Collated complete. John Ruskin's highly influential extended essay on his seven principles of architecture. This work was later enlarged into his other popular title, 'The Stones of Venice'. A prominent work, summarising the ideas of the Gothic Revival. John Ruskin was an art critic and writer in Victorian England, being an influential figure in the art world, especially with the Pre-Raphaelites. He was also greatly admired by Leo Tolstoy, Marcel Proust, and William Morris. During his life, he published numerous writings on a variety of topics, including geology, architecture, myths, botany and…

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