Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

Title:

Mornings in Florence : being simple studies of Christian art, for English travellers / by John Ruskin.

Published / Created:

Orpington, Kent : George Allen, 1875-1877.

Physical Description:

6 pts. ; 18 cm.

Holdings:

Rare Books and Manuscripts
N6921 F7 R8 1875

Copyright Status:

Classification:

Books

Notes:

BEIN Ruskin 875M copy 1: Bound in 1 v. with separate title pages bound in. Dark blue calf binding.

BEIN Ruskin 875M copy 2: Imperfect: Parts 1-5 wanting. Original red leatherette covers.

BEIN 2000 1772: Original red leatherette covers. Autograph (in pts. 1-2, 4-6): Jessie Mill. Blind stamp (in pts. 1-2): A. Holden, 48 Church St., Liverpool, bookseller, publisher & stationer. Bookseller's label (in pts. 5-6): Edward Goodban, printseller &c., 9, Via Tornabuoni, opposite the Café Doney, Florence; English stationery.

Parts bound in red leatherette.

Wise, T.J. Ruskin, 204

Contents:

I. Santa Croce -- II. The Golden Gate -- III. Before the Soldan -- IV. The vaulted book -- V. The strait gate -- VI. The shepherd's tower

Subject Terms:

Allen, George -- Publisher (BAC). | Watson and Hazell -- Printer (BAC). | Art -- Italy -- Florence. | Christian art and symbolism. | Mill, Jessie -- Autograph.

Form/Genre:

Booksellers' labels (Provenance) -- Edward Goodban. | Booksellers' stamps (Provenance) -- A. Holden.