31497

Title

Subject

Description

The first edition of John Ruskin's The Stones of Veniceis an incomparable association copy. Inscribed by Ruskin "To John Everett Millais, with the author's sincere and respectful regards. Glenfinlas, 22 October, 1853," it was presented to the Pre-Raphaelite painter at the conclusion of their extended holiday in Scotland. Bound in gilt dark green moulded leather covers with a design that essentially duplicates that of the publisher's brown cloth edition binding. The covers feature a gold-stamped central motif of peacocks and doves in an elaborate ogival arch.

Creator

Ruskin, John, 1819–1900.

Source

31497. John Ruskin (1819–1900). The Stones of Venice. 3 vols. London: Smith, Elder, and Company, 1851–1853.

Relation

Nineteenth

Format

Displayed as .jpg

Language

English

Type

Gilt green moulded leather

Collection

Six Centuries of Master Bookbinding at Bridwell Library

Citation

Ruskin, John, 1819–1900., “31497,” Bridwell Library Special Collections Exhibitions, accessed June 18, 2026, https://bridwell.omeka.net/items/show/1512.