This rare and stunning antique edition of The Seven Lamps of Architecture by John Ruskin was published in 1890 by George Allen. It is bound in full vellum over bevelled boards, with gilt decoration to the boards and spine.
This fine binding is in very good condition but there is some light soiling and marking to the vellum. The spine is slightly darkened and there is a chip to the leather 1890 label at the tail end of the spine.
Inside, the front free endpaper has been removed and there is a name plate to the front pastedown. The pages show age toning and scattered foxing throughout. There are beautiful black and white plates each with their own paper guard.
Dimensions approximately 19cm x 13cm x 3.5cm.
The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.
I use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).