The Letters of John Ruskin : Letter from John Ruskin to James Trotter

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

The Letters of John Ruskin

<p style='text-align: justify;'> 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. </p>

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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
  • 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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    Information about this document

    • Physical Location: The John Rylands Library
    • Classmark: English MS 1254/50
    • Title: Letter from John Ruskin to James Trotter
    • 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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