[Fine Binding | The Doves Bindery] The Political Economy of Art

Ruskin, John. The Political Economy of Art: Being the Substance (with Additions) of Two Lectures Delivered at Manchester, July 10th and 13th, 1857. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1857. First edition.

Bound in full dark red crushed morocco by The Doves Bindery, with a gilt-ruled border and small dots to front cover. Five bands to spine, with title to second compartment and remaining compartments with large flower tool to center, with a gilt roundel and solid gilt petals creating a secondary flower in each corner. Gilt ruled turn-ins with similar flower design in each corner. All edges gilt with page edges gauffered with a dot roll. Owner inscription to ffep. Measures approx. 4.5" x 6.5". Some light rubbing to edges, slight bumping to upper spine tip, and spotting to rear board. Offsetting to endpapers. Tidcombe 524.