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Click here to see our other books! Emerson: Poet and Thinker By Elizabeth Luther Cary Illustrated Elizabeth Luther Cary 1904 G. P. Putnam's Sons : New York 9.5" by 6.5" [6], iii-viii, 284pp SUMMARY A wonderfully illustrated first edition of this charming study of the life and work of Emerson. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A very smart, half calf, first edition of ‘Emerson: Poet and Thinker’ by Elizabeth Luther Cary. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882), was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. Emerson was seen as a champion of individualism and his work has greatly influenced the thinkers, writers, and poets that followed him. Emerson is also well known as a mentor and friend of Henry David Thoreau. With a page listing other publications of Cary’s works to the front. Containing 20 wonderful plates, including frontispiece, all with tissue guard. Collated, complete. Final plate is on page 162 rather than 172 as stated in the illustrations list at the front of the book. A printed paper note is stuck to the edge of the contents page: “The Essay on Emerson by Maeterlinck printed in this volume is included under arrangement with Mr. George Allen who controls the English publishing rights for the same.” CONDITION In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Gilt title and decoration to the spine. Externally, smart. Some very light markings to the boards. Very light rubbing to the extremities. Marbled paper to pastedowns and recto of endpapers. School prize bookplate to recto of front endpaper. Dated 1904-1905. Spotting to endpapers, particularly rear endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Printed paper note stuck to edge of contents page. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques