John Ruskin — Sesame and Lilies: Two Lectures

London, George Allen, 1892 . Vellum. The thirteenth edition of two lectures by English polymath John Ruskin on the natures and duties of men and women, in full vellum. The thirteenth edition in original form. With a new preface. In the original full vellum binding, with gilt to fore edge. Two lectures by John Ruskin, an English polymath – a writer, lecturer, art historian, art critic, draughtsman and philanthropist of the Victorian era. The work stands as a classic nineteenth-century statement on the natures and duties of men and women.  In the original full vellum binding. Externally, fading to spine, with marks to boards and rubbing to joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd spot. Ink inscription to first blank. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .