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Emerson, Ralph Waldo
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2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Emerson, Ralph Waldo
- Essays. Boston: James Munroe, 1841 — Essays. Second Series. Boston: James Munroe, 1844.
- printed books
Together, 2 vols., 8vo (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 181 x 114 mm). One gathering loose in Essays, scattered foxing in Second Series. Publisher's cloth, black and brown respectively, spines gilt-lettered, covers with blindstamped borders, yellow endpapers; some wear and fading, stain on upper cover of Second Series. Half brown morocco gilt slipcase, chemises.
Provenance
Thomas de (?)Haeouez (signature in first volume, 1845) — John H Harris (signature in first volume, 1859) — William M Fitzhugh Jr. (armorial bookplate in each volume).
Literature
BAL 5189, 5198
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First editions.