Praeterita. Outlines of Scenes and Thoughts Perhaps Worthy of Memory in My Past Life, in 2 vols.

Ruskin, John

Published by John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1888

About this Item

Volume I is a first edition dated 1886, volume II is dated 1888 and "Second Edition" is stated on the title page. Both books are in very good condition. In brown cloth covered boards with black stamped graphics on front and back panels and gilt text with black stamped graphics on spines. Boards are darkened, more so for Vol. I and with mild scuffs and faint stains. Damp stains on upper page edges. Edges at head and tail of board spine are split, chipped and fraying, more so on Vol. I. The fore-edge corners are Vol. 1 are softened and the lower fore-edge corners are bumped. Smaller bumps on fore-edge corners of Vol. II. All fore-edge corners are rubbed through to some degree. Previous owner (the Woman's Literary Club) bookplates on both front paste downs. The front inside gutter of Vol. 1 is cracked - see photo. Page edges are age-tone else books are internally clean and text blocks are sound. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required. Seller Inventory # ABE-1536960267106

Bibliographic Details

Title: Praeterita. Outlines of Scenes and Thoughts ...

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, New York

Publication Date: 1888

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 2nd Edition.