A lovely group of 14 books of John Ruskin’s works, quarter bound in red leather with gilt embossing. All published in late 19th or earliest 20th century and still in good order.

John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a leading Victorian art critic, social thinker, and polymath known for championing J.M.W. Turner and the Pre-Raphaelites, promoting Gothic architecture, and advocating for “truth to nature” in art. Her also wrote influential critiques of industrial capitalism, emphasizing the connection between art, morality and social welfare. Published by Merrill and Baker, N.Y. Illustrated. Marbleized covers and end papers.

H 8″, D 5″.

All for $440.