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John ruskin was an eminent victorian whose range of interests was enormous. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. He was an artist, art critic, amateur geologist, a teacher, writer, social critic and philosopher. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Uncut pages plate xiv loosethis book has hardback covers. John ruskin paintings for sale john ruskin art value. Shop for john ruskin art from the worlds greatest living artists. Cover may have bumped corners and edges, nicks, chipping, dents, light soiling and staining, scuffing or rubbing.
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