EMERSON, R[ALPH] W[ALDO]. Essays. Boston: James Munroe, 1841. 12mo, original blindstamped black cloth, minor wear to spine ends, and corners, light rubbing to front cover, light staining to endpapers and some text leaves; red morocco slipcase, stamped in gilt with green morocco onlays by RIVIERE, light wear at edges. FIRST EDITION. Grolier/American 47; BAL 5189, Binding D (no priority).