1918 Crown of Wild Olive and Queen of the Air by John Ruskin
$32.00
Explore the intersection of labor, war, and Greek mythology with this 1918 Macmillan pocket edition of John Ruskin’s influential lectures. The dark textured binding and small-scale format create a visual impact that feels scholarly, portable, and authentically aged.
- Measurements: 5.75 inches height, 4.25 inches width
- Decade: 1910s
- Style: Academic Classic
- Material: Hardcover
- Condition: Good condition; shows age-related wear and writing on inside cover
- Features: Written by John Ruskin, 371 pages, published by The Macmillan Company, Pocket Classic series
There is a distinct quality to Ruskin’s critique of Victorian industry and his poetic interpretation of the goddess Athena as a personification of the air. Carrying the honest shelf wear of a century and the markings of a previous student, this copy adds a real sense of history and character to a library display or a specialized collection.