A 1917 reprint of the 1907 issuance. An Everyman's Library edition of a collection of varied writings by the English polymath John Ruskin (1819-1900). Includes his lectures on books and womanhood, under the title "Sesame and Lilies," "The Two Paths," lectures on applied art & design, and "The King of the Golden River," an allegory illustrated by Richard Doyle. Includes an introduction by Oliver Lodge. Everyman's Library catalog no. 219 in their "Essays and Belles Lettres" series, edited by Ernest Rhys. --- In 'flatback' binding style 1, full ribbed orange cloth-covered boards with elaborate Reginald Knowles-designed gilt spine titling & decorations, blindstamped J. M. Dent vignette to front cover, brown topstain and fancy Knowles woodcut art at title page, endpapers & frontis. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- With some tarnishing & dulling to spine gilding, partial split near front of book and prior owner's signature, otherwise a sound, fully readable copy.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; xiii, (3), 288 pages
Title: Sesame & Lilies, The Two Paths and The King of the Golden River (Everyman's Library #219)
Location Published: London / New York, Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.: 1917
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket
Categories: >>Everyman's Library Editions, >>Philosophy/Psychology/Thought, >>Art / Architecture / Fashion
Stock No.: 87293
