Miniature Library, Emerson's Essays, Red
Updated September 17, 2026
| Lot number | 241 |
| Estimate | 25.00 - 50.00 USD |
| Auction | Harvest Moon: Silver, Jewelry, Art & More |
| Date | October 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM MDT |
| Auction house | Hamilton & Sons Auctions and Estates |
| Location | Missoula, Montana |
A small, richly colored red leatherette-bound edition of "Essays" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, with the title stamped in gilt within a decorative border on the front cover and "Miniature Library" identified below it. The spine reads "Emerson's Essays" in matching gilt lettering. The title page confirms it was published in New York by the Little Leather Library Corporation, the same publisher behind the widely distributed "Little Leather Library" miniature classics of the 1920s; "Miniature Library" appears to be a variant series name used by the same company. Emerson's essays, foundational texts of American Transcendentalism, make this a nice small addition for collectors of miniature books, American literature, or early 20th century publishing curiosities, and it displays well alongside other titles from the same series. Condition Report: Good vintage condition, wear commensurate with age. The covers show light overall wear with a faint scuff/scratch mark on the front cover and mild rubbing to the spine ends. The gilt lettering remains clear and legible throughout. Pages are toned but intact, with no losses noted to the text block. Keywords: Miniature Library, Emerson's Essays, Little Leather Library Corporation, antique miniature book, Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Transcendentalism, collectible miniature book, 1920s publishing, small leather bound book Dimensions: H: 0.25", W: 3.25", L: 4"
