ORIENTAL APHORISMS
NY: The Grafton Press, [1904]. First Edition. Signed inscription from Cape on the title page: “Compliments of the author- E.P.C.” This is the rare soft-cover edition. Emily Palmer Cape [1865-1953] was an artist, writer, sociologist and freethinker, and the first woman admitted to Columbia University. She became a close friend and editorial assistant to Lester Frank Ward, as well as writing a number of her own works. Cape was described as an agnostic and an ardent humanitarian. 16mo., green wraps, printed in black; 56 pages. Item #57509
Very Good (little wear covers & spine with two tiny repairs to edge; contents clean & tight);.
Price: $250.00
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