The contemptible horse : the text of John Ruskin's letter to "My dear Tinie" written from the Bridge of Allan on 31 August 1857 / with an introductory essay by Norman H. Strouse and five pen-and-ink illustrations by Adele Bichan.

Autograph letter, concerning the presentation of this book from F.B. Adams of the Pierpont Morgan Library to Gordon Ray, dated January 11, 1963 laid in.
"Since writing this introduction [dated March 1961], Mr. Strouse has given his Ruskin material, including the letter to Tinie, to the Pierpont Morgan Library ..."--p. xix.
"Approximately two hundred eighty copies have been printed on handmade Fabriano Book ... An additional eighty copies were printed on Strathmore Chroma for the private use of the Press. This is the second book printed at the Adagio Press ..."--Colophon.