Description: One of the Core Treatises of American Transcendentalism and One of the Most Important Works of the 19th CenturyEssays: with Essays: Second Series Author: Emerson, Ralph Waldo Title: Essays: with Essays: Second Series Publication: James Munroe, 1844-1852 Edition: Mixed 1st Edtion Description: Duodecimo, 8vo. Very Good. A beautiful mixed 1st Edition set of one of the defining works of the 19th century, and the seminal work of American Transcendentalism.Essays is an 1852 Early printing while Essays: Second Series is an 1844 1st Edition, both copies in original publisher cloth. These two volumes contain some of the most prescient thought of the era, including his iconic essays 'Self Reliance', 'Friendship', 'Experience', 'Nature', and 'The Poet'. Essays - vi, 3-333pp. Bound in dark brown publisher's cloth. Square tight binding. Mild edge wear, mainly at spine ends and corners. Clean interior, save for some contemporary notation on the front end paper, which is clipped diagonally across its midsection. Light scattered foxing. Essays: Second Series - [6], 313pp, 2 ads. Binding C, with the usual mixture of 1st and 2nd Printing sheets, 18 of the noted Myerson differences being on 1st Printing sheets and five on 2nd Printing sheets. Green cloth, much aged to a rich golden brown. Tight binding. Rubbing and mild edge wear, mainly at corners and spine ends. Spine and outer edges faded somewhat. Slight lean to spine. Clean interior, save for a contemporary date on the front end paper, which is clipped at the upper fore edge corner. Interior foxed throughout.Overall and extremely handsome set of one of the most important works of the 19th century. Seller ID: 18020 Subject: Americana, History , Literature , Philosophy Vintage Books and Fine Art is a used, rare and antiquarian bookstore and art gallery in the historic district of beautiful downtown Easton, Maryland. We specialize in Fine Books in scholarly topics, Antique Maps, Historic Documents, and Newspapers. We pride ourselves on our personalized service, building lasting relationships with our customers, from first-time browsers to long-lasting clients who have been with us since the beginning. Terms All orders ship within four business days.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Publisher: James Munroe
Year Printed: 1852
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
