The Stones of Venice by John Ruskin

Published by The Folio Society fifth printing 2005

Preface by Jan Morris

The Stones of Venice was originally published in 3 volumes between 1851 and 1853. 

Ruskin believed that the best of Gothic architecture was to be found in Venice. 

This edition is in beautiful terracotta pictorial cloth with colour plates by Ruskin. 

Edited and Introduced by Jan Morris. 

Book is in excellent condition - like new - the slipcase shows some signs of shelf-wear - please check the photos