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Unto this last : four essays on the first principles of political economy: PB 3-2013

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Unto this last : four essays on the first principles of political economy

Maker(s)

Author: Ruskin, John
Binder (person): Adams, Katharine
Publisher: George Allen

Categories

Description

12th edition. 199p ; 17 cm. Essays originally published in The Cornhill magazine, August and November 1860.

Bound by Katharine Adams in plain leather with five rasied bands on spine and title in gold.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-03) by Hall, David J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1898

Note

"350 copies set in 12-point Bell and printed at Whittington on Zerkall mould-made paper. 300 copies are bound in paper printed with a design by the artist, and 50 copies are bound in quarter leather with a portfolio containing 12 of the engravings."--Colophon. Museum has copy no 150, signed by the artist. Binding: quarter rust-coloured cloth with tan paper sides. With special extending dutjacket showing panoramic view of Whittington.

Materials used in production

Paper

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 3-2013
Primary reference Number: 197477
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 November 2013 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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