Object number
1991.1016.996.X8
Title
Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Creator
Ralph Waldo Emerson (author),
Thomas Carlyle (author),
Emery Walker (printer),
T.J. Cobden-Sanderson (printer),
J.H. Mason (typesetter),
W. Jenkins (typesetter),
The Doves Bindery (binder),
Mr H. Gage-Cole (pressman),
J. Ryan (pressman),
Albert Lewis (pressman),
The Doves Press (publisher),
The Doves Press (Retailer),
Emery Walker (collector)
Description
Private press book entitled 'Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson'. Published by the Doves Press, 1906. This is the first English edition, reprinted from the original with additions. It contains Emerson's twelve humanist studies: 'History', 'Self-Reliance', 'Compensation', 'Spiritual Laws', 'Love', 'Friendship', 'Prudence', 'Heroism', 'the Over-Souls', 'Circles', 'Intellect', and 'Art'. Preface by Thomas Caryle, 11 August 1841. This copy was given by Emery Walker to his daughter Dorothy Walker. From the library belonging to Emery Walker.
Production place
, London, London, London
Date
1906-01-01 - 1906-12-31
Production period
Early 20th century
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- h: 235mm
- w: 168mm
- diam: 25mm
Inscription
to Dorothy Walker / with Emery Walker's / best love