The Political Economy of Art: Being the Substance (with Additions) of Two lectures
by Ruskin, John
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London: Smith, Elder and Co, 1857. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Calf gilt by Riviere and Son, original cloth binding bound at back. Joints worn, a few chips from head and tail of spine, else a very nice copy. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. The two lectures generally concern "Discovery" and "Application" and "Accumulation" and "Distribution." The Addenda includes statements on "Right to Public Support," "Economy of Literature" and "Invention of new wants" Tinker 1843
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- Title
- The Political Economy of Art: Being the Substance (with Additions) of Two lectures
- Author
- Ruskin, John
- Format/Binding
- 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Calf gilt by Riviere and Son, original cloth binding bound at back. Joints worn, a few chips from head and tail of spine, else a
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1857
- Keywords
- Art | John Ruskin
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art, Architecture & Design;
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