Ruskin, John Modern Painters London: Smith, Elder & Co, 1851; 1851; 1856; 1856; 1856 A magnificent pre-Raphaelite association copy, inscribed in the first three volumes by Ruskin to Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In the first volume, on the flyleaf: “J. Ruskin to Dante G. Rossetti | with sincere & respectful regards. | 1855.” In volume II: “To Dante Gabriel Rossetti. | J. Ruskin:| 1855.” On the flyleaf of volume III, he writes: “Dante Gabriel Rossetti | With John Ruskin’s affectionate regards | 15 January, 1856.“ A similarly inscribed set of THE SEVEN LAMPS OF ARCHITECTURE (L., 1855) is in the library of Mark Samuels Lasner, who comments: “At the time of presentation — presumably when the book was published in July 1855 — Rossetti’s friendship with Ruskin was at its height: Ruskin was actively purchasing his work, had settled £150 a year on Elizabeth Siddal (and was encouraging them to marry), and there wer constant letters and visits. A set of MODERN PAINTERS in which three volumes bear almost identical inscriptions was in the library of Jerome Kern [this copy].” — Lasner, A Period Library, p. 176 First editions of Volumes III, IV & V. Volume I is the Fifth Edition, Revised; Volume II is the Third Edition, Revised. 5 vols., 4to. . Bound in full crimson morocco, spines panelled and heavily gilt with floral devices, dentelles of same gilt design, t.e.g. by F. Bedford. A beautiful binding, the JEROME KERN COPY, with his morocco ex-libris in each volume (5). Jerome Kern Sale, Lot 1028 at the Anderson Galleries, January 22, 1929 Price: USD 16,500.00 other currencies   order no. 28143    inquire

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