{"product_id":"1859-john-ruskin-the-two-paths-first-edition-smith-elder","title":"John Ruskin, The Two Paths, 1859 First Edition, Smith Elder, Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1859 first edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by influential Victorian art critic and writer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Ruskin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published in London by Smith, Elder and Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull title: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Paths: Being Lectures on Art, and its Application to Decoration and Manufacture, Delivered in 1858–9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing 19th-century edition retaining its original brown cloth-covered boards with blind-stamped decoration and gilt spine lettering. Illustrated with engraved plates, including the pictured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Iron work of Bellinzona.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy shows significant age and binding wear. The front hinge is split\/loose with exposed binding material, and there is wear to the spine and boards. Pages show expected age toning, scattered foxing and spotting. There is an old \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR. Grant \u0026amp; Son, Booksellers, Edinburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e label inside the front cover as well as an earlier handwritten notation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently protected in a clear removable cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine Victorian first edition and an attractive collectible for readers of John Ruskin, Victorian art criticism, architecture, decorative arts and 19th-century design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Ruskin, M.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Paths\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1859\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smith, Elder and Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePublisher Address:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65 Cornhill, London\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original publisher’s cloth hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique \/ Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificant front hinge and binding separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubbing and wear to covers and spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge toning, foxing and spotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious handwritten notation and bookseller label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear protective covering has been added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review photographs carefully for exact condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleteness note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The title page states “With Two Plates.” Only one plate is confirmed from the supplied photographs, so the listing should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot claim both plates are present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e unless the second is verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eU.S. Import Disclaimer:\u003cbr\u003eImport duties, taxes, tariffs, brokerage fees or other customs charges, if applicable, are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67548165472438,"sku":null,"price":79.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/7151\/6854\/files\/IMG-1971-Photoroom.jpg?v=1790380001","url":"https:\/\/ecodepotmontreal.com\/en-us\/products\/1859-john-ruskin-the-two-paths-first-edition-smith-elder","provider":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}