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EMERSON, Ralph Waldo (1803-1882). Essays. Boston: James Munroe, 1841. -- Essays: Second Series. Boston: James Munroe, 1844.
Together two volumes, 8o (182 x 104 mm). Half-title in vol. I. 2-page publisher's advertisement at end of vol. II. (Some light spotting in vol. I.) Original blind-stamped cloth, gilt-lettered on spines (vol. I rebacked preserving original spine, spine of vol. II faded, some light wear at extremities); quarter morocco slipcase. Provenance: Poyzer (signature on title of vol. II) -- Estelle Doheny (paper bookplates).
FIRST EDITIONS of the principal expressions of Emerson's trancendental philosophy. BAL 5189, 5198; Meyerson A10.1.a, A16.1.a-b. (2)
Together two volumes, 8o (182 x 104 mm). Half-title in vol. I. 2-page publisher's advertisement at end of vol. II. (Some light spotting in vol. I.) Original blind-stamped cloth, gilt-lettered on spines (vol. I rebacked preserving original spine, spine of vol. II faded, some light wear at extremities); quarter morocco slipcase. Provenance: Poyzer (signature on title of vol. II) -- Estelle Doheny (paper bookplates).
FIRST EDITIONS of the principal expressions of Emerson's trancendental philosophy. BAL 5189, 5198; Meyerson A10.1.a, A16.1.a-b. (2)