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The Elements of Perspective

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The Elements of Perspective

Description: A.MS. 43 leaves. Includes preface, introduction, and portion of text and appendices, with 11 pp. of corrected proofs. Versos of leaves 2 and 3 are from the second letter of "The Oxford Museum," in an unknown hand with Ruskin's autograph corrections.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: [c. 1859]
Call number: HM 7587

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