John Ruskin Autobiographical Epilogue to Modern Painters Vol. II
Autograph MS, headed 'Epilogue' ('Addenda' struck out), 'Proofs' upper left corner beginning 'The short pieces of criticism on contemporary art, given I believe only in the second edition...' 13 sheets, 12 pp. numbered 1-4 , Addenda 5-12. Red morocco binding, in slip case.
Collation: single sheets mounted on guards. folio 3 is half sheet fragment, cut across bottom edge. Folio 8 has 40 lines of writing, folded up to fit the binding.
Given by Miss Sara Anderson, 1932
Method of acquisition: Given (1932) by Anderson, Sara
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1883
Paper
Height 32 cm
Width 20 cm
Spine
Height 33 cm
Handwriting : Pen and ink on paper
Accession number: MS 332
Primary reference Number: 239391
Project ID: 3493
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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