Letter from John Ruskin to James Trotter (English MS 1254/50)
Letter from John Ruskin, written from Brantwood, Coniston, returning two lists of J.M.W. Turner's paintings and stating that Ruskin is unable to help with the republication of a book on Turner. James Trotter worked for Routledge, the publisher. Also included is a list of Turner's paintings in Ruskin's collection. Ruskin is returning the list to Trotter in connection with the republication of Thornbury's 'Life of Turner'. Envelope included.
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- Physical Location: The John Rylands Library
- Classmark: English MS 1254/50
- Title: Letter from John Ruskin to James Trotter
- Author(s): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
- Date of Creation: 6th August 1877
- Language(s): English
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Extent: Letter height: 183 mm, width: 113 mm. Envelope height: 68 mm, width: 121 mm.
- Material(s): Paper
- Acquisition:
Purchased from Emily Driscoll of New York, dealer in autographs and manuscripts, in September 1959
- Date of Acquisition: September 1959
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- Physical Location: The John Rylands Library
- Classmark: English MS 1254/50
- Title: Letter from John Ruskin to James Trotter
- Author(s): Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
- Date of Creation: 6th August 1877
- Language(s): English
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Extent: Letter height: 183 mm, width: 113 mm. Envelope height: 68 mm, width: 121 mm.
- Material(s): Paper
- Acquisition:
Purchased from Emily Driscoll of New York, dealer in autographs and manuscripts, in September 1959
- Date of Acquisition: September 1959
