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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.

Place(s) associated

  • Orpington

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: Wednesday 22 March 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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