Q: I’ve inherited a box of old books, including the attached copy of Emerson’s Essays. I have been unable to find a similar cover on any of the rare/used book sites on the internet. I’m hoping you can help me to identify and date it. The gold artwork is embossed.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

A: Your book was published in 1902 as part of the Vademecum Series.

It originally came in a labeled box. This title is a reprint and only has nominal value.