The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson with a Biographical Introduction and Notes by Edward Waldo Emerson and a General Index.

The Autograph Centenary edition of the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of 600 numbered copies containing a double sided manuscript in Emerson’s hand bound into volume one. Octavo, 12 volumes, original publisher’s cloth with printed paper spine labels, illustrated with numerous mounted photogravures, frontispiece portrait of Emerson to Vol. I with lettered tissue guard. One of 600 numbered copies signed by the publisher and with an original double sided manuscript in Emerson’s hand bound into volume one, this is number 515. The manuscript leaf reads in full, "Will anyone question the will of an aristocracy? Not, whilst there is any remainder of the substance in the form. For the name is a verdict. The noble ennoblis. That is his use. Can there be any greater? ... two to make and atmosphere. I am acquainted with persons who go attended by this ambient cloud. It is sufficient that they come, it is not important what they say. The hospitable soul makes me wiser + bolder by provocation. There are others who have no deference, + who ... one of all attributes but material values. As much health + muscle..." In near fine condition.