84. Ruskin (John, writer and critic, 1819-1900) Autograph Letter signed to Francis Bennoch, 2pp. with conjugate blank, 8vo, Denmark Hill, 8th August, n.y., describing his working life, “I am only theoretically in town - practically being as much out of town as if I were in Switzerland, using every hour till I am tired, that my engravers may have the long days to work in, and then resting by going for rambles in the country, and early to bed… I have hard work in the morning and out in the afternoon & in bed at night, every day, just when other people are beginning dinner, but you will find me troublesome enough when the short days come…”, folds.
est. £80 – £120