Q: I have the book, Emerson’s Essay’s. The cover reads Emerson’s Essays the spine adds First Series and the title page reads Essays By Ralph Waldo Emerson First Series Philadelphia Henry Altemus 1894.

I can’t find any info on the web, can you tell me what it is worth and any other info about it?

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series. It was published in 1894 and is a reprint.

During this year the cover has been seen in various colors. Some examples are shown.

In great condition this book is hard to sell. In poor condition, it has no collector value.