Inscription to front end paper. Also a few pencil notes about the book. No other marks. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, gilt embossed front and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket price clipped with small mark to front and nicks and small tears mainly to upper edge. 344pp.

This chronological study shows the development of Ruskin's personality and ideas, leading on to an understanding of his critical method and an almost revolutionary approach to art.