Q: Hello, I have this copy of Emerson’s Essays and would like to know the publication date and if it was part of any printed series like the Vademecum. It says “First Series”, what does that mean?

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

A: Your book is part of the Vademecum Series and was published in 1904.

See: http://www.henryaltemus.com/series/series180.htm

It is a reprint with nominal value.

Altemus published two books of Emerson’s Essays. One is called “First Series”. The other is called “Second Series”.