EMERSON, Ralph Waldo. Essays. Boston: James Munroe and Company, 1841. 8vo. First edition, BAL Binding A (no priority). Original black ribbed cloth (some light rubbing and toning, endpapers foxed); quarter morocco slipcase. BAL 5189. – Essays: Second Series. Boston: James Munroe and Company, 1841. 8vo. First edition, BAL Binding A. Original blind-decorated slate cloth (spine faded and a bit worn at ends); quarter morocco slipcase. Provenance: Charles H. Bingham (signature dated 1844 on front free endpaper). BAL 5198.