JOHN RUSKIN WRITES ABOUT THE “LAWS OF FESOLE”
RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)
Fine Unsigned Autograph Letters to his publisher, George ALLEN
(1832-1907, Craftsman and Engraver who became assistant to Ruskin and then became his publisher) saying he is “much pleased at your being in so good spirits. I am fairly well, and the new notions getting into close form. The Laws of Fresole had better be planned as a series to be finished next year, of properly elementary teaching. I will do it in twelve parts of the size of Fors [Clavigera] at the same price, giving four to line, four to colour, four to shade. One plate in each and supplementary plates arranged for an appendix. Then the general and wide teaching, with old Modern Painters in bits will follow under another name. Write here, tomorrow, but all next week to Broadlands. You’ll get the Thistle on Monday or Tuesday...”, 2 sides 8vo., Corpus Christi College, Oxford headed paper crossed out, Heren Hill, 4th December with the year added
Item Date:
1875
Stock No:
42160
£1750
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ORIGINAL RUSKIN DRAWING
RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)
Very fine original pencil sketch of the Underground Bascilica Cistern in Istanbul, signed and dated,
showing the arched pillars standing in the water with decorated Byzantine columns with foliage growing around them, 7¾" x 7½", no place but Istanbul,
Item Date:
1884
Stock No:
41229
£3750
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RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Wakenhall
saying that it "would give me great pleasure if I could hope to attend the meeting of the Young Men's Christian association but I am obliged for the present to forego all engagements. Believe me my dear Sir, Faithfully and respectfully yours ...", 1 side 8vo., Denmark Hill, 14th November no year,
somewhat browned and stained, professionally repaired
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
41151
£875
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"LONDON IS VERY DREADFUL AFTER SWITZERLAND"
RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)
Autograph Letter Signed in full, lacking the salutation and address,
saying that he has "only got home to get laid up, but believe the cold was caught in Paris. It needs a little care, but I hope to get out and come to see you early next week. This London is very dreadful after Switzerland, which was all ... and sunshine ...", two thirds of 1 side 8vo., together with an engraving of Ruskin by George Richmond, published by Smith, Elder, 1961, no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1860
Stock No:
41596
£925
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RUSKIN WRITES TO THE EARL OF SHAFTESBURY
RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)
Autograph Letter Signed in full to "My dear Lord", Anthony ASHLEY-COOPER
(7th Earl of Shaftesbury, 1801-1885, Politician, Philanthropist and Social Reformer), saying that "By mischance, the letter with which you honoured me, dated May 18, did not reach me for some days - and since I received it my feeling and thinking time has been short - and I have not been able to say a word of what I wished to say in acknowledgement of it - of which the gist, however, is this - that while entirely glad of your Lordship's encouragement in the action I have taken for defence of animals (action, for the most involving no sacrifice to myself) - it has been a matter of sorrow and surprise to me for many a year - to have received no countenance nor aid from your Lordship in my pleading against the Vivisection of Men. I am always your Lordship's Faithful & respectful Servant ...", 2 sides 8vo., no place, Whit Monday
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
41600
£2250
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