Ralph Waldo Emerson / Essays First and Second Series 1950

Description: Essays: First and Second Series Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson Title: Essays: First and Second Series Publication: Mount Verson: The Peter Pauper Press, ca. 1950 Description: 4to. 314 pp. Illustrated with woodcuts by Hans Alexander Mueller. Printed Presentation leaf with manuscript name tipped in before the title page"This volume of Ralph Waldo Emerson Essays is especially for Eare Wedlats. And presented by Illinois Gear and Machine Company Chicago." Specially bound in full brown morocco with elaborate gilt decoration to covers and spine; gilt dentelles; top edges gilt. Faint scuffing else a fine copy. A compilation of the best essays written by the father of transcendentalism, with selections from Emerson's lectures on history, art, politics, and more. In the words of Harold Bloom, "Emerson's prose is his triumph, both as eloquence and as insight. After Shakespeare, it matches anything else in the language." Here are Ralph Waldo Emerson's classic essays, including the exhortation to "Self-Reliance," the embattled realizations of "Circles" and "Experience," and the groundbreaking achievement of "Nature." - Penquin Random House. Seller ID: 22164 Subject: Literature & Poetry Carpe Diem Fine Books Monterey, CA Carpe Diem Fine Books has been in business since 1995 and are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Our inventory offers a range of general antiquarian and collectible books and related materials in all fields. We have a particular interest in the history and literature of California and the American West. Located in a charming 1930's Carmel-stone building in historic downtown Monterey, we are open by appointment and by chance. Our Guarantee Any purchase can be returned for any reason; we will (cheer)fully refund the purchase price if notified within 30 days of receipt and the book(s) is returned in the same condition. Shipping charges will also be refunded if the book has been incorrectly described. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund of any overpayment. International Buyers We ship internationally. Please contact us for an exact price. Payment We prefer Paypal. Sales tax will be added to orders shipped to California residents (8.75%) Feedback Thank you again for your recent order; we trust you are pleased with your purchase. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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