RUSKIN, John (1819-1900). A group of 5 works, comprising:

The Art of England. Lectures Given in Oxford. 1883. Later half red morocco. -- Verona and other Lectures. 1894. Contemporary half morocco. -- Lectures on Art Delivered before the University of Oxford in Hilary Term. Oxford, 1870. Original cloth. -- Sesame and Lilies. 1910. Contemporary polished calf gilt, STAMP-SIGNED BY BUMPUS LTD. Later reprint. -- Proserpina. Studies of Wayside Flowers. NY, 1879. Original cloth. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. -- Together, 5 works in 6 volumes, most published in Orpington, Kent by George Allen, various 4to and 8vo sizes, most FIRST EDITION, condition generally good.

[With:] RUSSELL, Lord John, First Earl of Russell (1792-1878). Essays, and Sketches of Life and Character. By a Gentleman Who Has Left His Lodgings. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1820. 8vo (183 x 110 mm). 19th-century brown morocco gilt, edges gilt, concealing FORE-EDGE PAINTING of unidentified cityscape with citizens, soldiers, horses, and carriages (some light wear). FIRST EDITION.

The Library of John Leonard Gillis Sold to Support the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto

This lot is located in Chicago.