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Ralph Waldo Emerson Autographed Limited Edition, Finely
Ralph Waldo Emerson Autographed Limited Edition, Finely
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Ralph Waldo Emerson Autographed Limited Edition, Finely Bound in Leather and Marbled Paper.

Cambridge: Riverside Press 1903.


Autograph Centenary edition with a double sided manuscript in Emerson's hand bound into volume one. Marbled green half leather hardcovers with raised spines and ornate gilt tiles and design to the spine. One of 600 copies. Manuscript page appears as several partial quotes from unrelated stories with morals or offer contemplative thought:

"Were it the will of heaven …


"the locomotive is the iron horse"


"The orientals[sic] excel all nations in this freedom …"


"The sky's incurvated back became straight through delight, when Nature brought forth a son like thee"


"The lion says," I + the Son of the woman" (from the quote of "beware the son of woman" from Jules Gerard)

A very sought after, rare autographed limited edition, attractively rebound. Prior owner bookplate on front paste down. Internally clean and crisp. Accompanied by a custom cloth clamshell, 10" x 7".

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson Autographed Limited Edition, Finely

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