The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson. First and second series. A slipcase edition by the Heritage Press. Year unknown. Near fine hardcover in good slipcase. Sturdy red slipcase has wear, fading, discolorations, and a few small surface chips. Pristine pages. Includes Heritage Club monthly Sandglass number 11:18 titled “Ralph Waldo & the Truth,” a 4-page article about Emerson and the book. “This edition is based upon the beautiful edition created by John Henry Nash in 1934 for The Limited Editions Club.”

In Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda quoted Emerson multiple times, including from his essays “Compensation” and “The Over-Soul,” both of which are included in this edition.