RUSKIN AT THE WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE
RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)
Autograph Letter Signed 'J. Ruskin' to 'My Dear Shorter'
saying that he had "intended at first to make Mr Allen's class subordinate to Mr Penrose's but I think now this need not be so much that you may make it an independent class. I will not supply paper for the architectural drawing class - I know, in my own, how to turn the scraps to account, but I can't undertake for the large sheets required in architectural drawing ...", with a postscript at the head of the sheet that "Mr Allen will attend on Thursday evening and carry on my class, referring any necessary questions to me ...", 1 side 8vo., no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1857
Stock No:
41682
£1475
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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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[RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)]
Fine unsigned carte de visite photo by Elliott & Fry,
showing him head and shoulders looking straight at the camera, 4" x 2½", no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1870
Stock No:
40822
£200
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RUSKIN’S THOUGHTS “ARE TOO DISCONTENTED”
RUSKIN
(John, 1819-1900, Writer and Critic)
Autograph Letter Signed ‘J. Ruskin’ to an unnamed correspondent
saying that “on this or on any other evening during your stay I shall be very happy to see you - though I fear my thoughts are too discontented to be a fair exchange for your more hopeful ones...” with a postscript thanking him “for the book. I shall endeavour to get at its spirit before I see you...”, 1 side 8vo., no place, 10th September
Item Date:
1871
Stock No:
42076
£1275
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