THE AUTOCRAT OF THE BREAKFAST TABLE
by HOLMES, Oliver Wendell
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1859. [HOLMES, Oliver Wendell]. THE AUTOCRAT OF THE BREAKFAST-TABLE. Illustrated. Boston: Phillips, Sampson And Co., 1859. 8vo., embossed brown cloth, all edges gilt. Large Paper Edition, state A, with the illustrations. State A of binding. Holmes was displeased with the illustrations in this edition and ordered them excised. Copies without the illustrations are Blanck's state B. [See BAL 9093]. Holmes' first great success, followed by three other titles written in the same format. Very Good (ink name; few signatures lightly sprung). $75.00.
Synopsis
I was just going to say, when I was interrupted, that one of the many ways of classifying minds is under the heads of arithmetical and algebraical intellects. All economical and practical wisdom is an extension or variation of the following arithmetical formula: 2+2=4. Every philosophical proposition has the more general character of the expression A+B=C. We are mere operatives, empirics, and egotists, until we learn to think in letters instead of figures.
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- Title
- THE AUTOCRAT OF THE BREAKFAST TABLE
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- HOLMES, Oliver Wendell
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1859
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