Books

John Ruskin's 'modern paintings'. 5 volumes, 1855-56-57. full leather, with beautiful caramel binding and gilt vines around perimeter of front and back cover. one red, one green leather label on spine. Raised + gilt bands with intricate gilt design within each compartment. edges of pages are gilt. Pages remain in pristine condition, clear and bright throughout.

This five-volume work argued that art should focus on depicting nature with truth and sincerity.