The Stones of Venice: The Foundations

Ruskin, John

Published by New York: John Wiley, 1851

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Octavo, three quarter contemporary morocco lettered in gilt; raised bands; edges gilt; slightly rubbed. First American edition, with seventy-two text wood engravings and twenty-one lithographic plates, of which four are printed in color and six in dark tint ---- From the library of Rodman Robinson Henry, with his bookplate on the front pastedown. A decorated World War II veteran, Professor Henry worked at Harvard University s Fogg Museum of Art and earned his Ph.D. in Art History from Boston College in 1959. While working toward his doctoral degree, Dr. Henry began teaching at Pine Manor College. He remained at the college until his retirement in 1995, at age 70. He also served as an adjunct professor at Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute, and Boston University. Dr. Henry received many honors and awards in his lifetime, including the Clara Torrey Clement/Rodman R. Henry Professional Chair in Art History, which was established at Pine Manor College in 1987. Professor Henry bequeathed his collection of original art and reference library to the Berkshire Museum. A significant work with a distinguished provenance. Seller Inventory # ABE-11659442723

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Stones of Venice: The Foundations

Publisher: New York: John Wiley

Publication Date: 1851

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine