Cranston, Maurice.

The Solitary Self – Jean-Jacques Rousseau in Exile and Adversity. With a Foreword by Sanford Lakoff.

First Edition. Chicago, The University of Chicago Press, 1997. 23.5cm x 15.3cm. XII, 247 pages. With 16 beautiful illustrations. Original Softcover. Excellent, close to new condition.

Rousseau, John James [Jean Jacques].

Emilius; or, An Essay On Education. By John James Rousseau, Citizen of Geneva. Translated from the French by Mr. Nugent.

First Edition in English. Two Volumes – Complete. London, Printed for J. Nourse and P. Vaillant, in the Strand, 1763. 20.5 x 13 cm. Vol.1: xiv, (4), 406 pages plus two pages publishers list / Vol.2: (6), 406 pages, (38) [Index]. With six Plates, as per List of Plates in Volume 1. Uniform contemporary calf. Raised bands and red morocco spine labels with gilt titles. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Minor losses to spine ends, see images. A little age darkened throughout. Names of previous owners in ink. Front free end paper and half title page a little worn with two small holes. Overall a very nice set in solid contemporary bindings.