1918 Ruskins Crown of Wild Olive, The Queen of the Air, Pocket Classic Hardcover. Measures about 5 3/4" by 4 1/4". The Macmillan Commpany. 371 pages. Good condition. Has writing on the inside cover. Shows age.
Enhance your personal library with this 1918 edition of John Ruskin’s "The Crown of Wild Olive" and "The Queen of the Air," part of the esteemed Macmillan’s Pocket Classics series. John Ruskin was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, and this volume combines his profound lectures on industry and war with his mythological study of Greek legends. Published by The Macmillan Company, this 371-page pocket-sized book features the series' signature durable brown cloth binding and elegant gold-stamped titles.
Measuring approximately 5 3/4" by 4 1/4", this edition was designed for portability, intended for students and scholars to carry easily. The Macmillan Pocket Classics were widely respected for their clear typography and scholarly introductions, making them a staple in early 20th-century education. This copy remains in good condition with a solid binding, though it shows honest signs of its over 100-year history including some writing on the inside cover. It is a wonderful find for collectors of early 20th-century American publishing or those interested in the philosophical works of the Pre-Raphaelite era.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
