Harvard Classics 1909 Emerson Essays English Alumni Edition De Luxe Limited 1000

This is a rare, limited-edition printing of Essays and English Traits by R. W Emerson. It is published by P. F. Collier & Son in 1909 as part of the prestigious Harvard Classics series. Book 5 **Not to be confused with the standard limited as this was the first 1000** This edition, titled “Alumni Edition De Luxe," was strictly limited to 1,000 numbered sets, and this copy is No. 885. Features include: - Released in 1909 which is the original Harvard Classics release year -Rough cut pages and a top gilded page edge -Hand-numbered limited edition (No. 885 of 1,000) -Elegant deluxe binding with high-quality materials -Planned and designed at the Collier Press by William Patten -Measures 8 5/8" long & 6" wide There is some discoloration/scratching to the hardcover edges/rough edges/spine. No missing pages. Small dents on spine edges. Inside pages may be a bit dirty/have marks on them. Please see all photos! I have 13 other works in this set on my page if you were interested in bundling!