"cards" (actually printed on paper) are worthy of collecting individually
Fascinating contents which seem to include humor
With five fine lithographed portrait plates litho by Delpech
Geographical Distribution of Plants with Regard to Altitude & Climate
The surface sheen reflects light in a most unique manner
Elements of Drawing 1857 John Ruskin 1st UK Edition nice example! Spain & Portugal "cards" (actually printed on paper)(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Illustrated Books, Visual Arts, Illustration, John Ruskin, Drawing Lessons). The Elements of Drawing: in Three Letters to Beginners, by John Ruskin. Published 1857, London by Smith, Elder & Co. 350 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout. Publisher's 16 pp. catalog at rear [dated June 1857]. Binder's tag of Westley's, London. With the original owner's pencil inscription to half title which is dated July 26, 1857,