Title: The Works of Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England Author: Bacon, Francis Place London Publisher: J. Rivington and Sons, et al Date: 1778 Description: 5 volumes. Four copper-engraved frontispieces. (4to) 30x24 cm (11¾x9½") period calf with modern rebacking to style, red and black morocco labels lettered in gilt, edges marbled. A handsome printing, described by Lowndes (Vol. I, p. 93) as a "beautiful and accurate edition". Includes his philosophical and historical writings, etc. Lot Amendments Condition: Some scuffing to boards, corners worn; foxing; very good. Item number: 270367b
Title: The Works of Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England Author: Bacon, Francis Place London Publisher: J. Rivington and Sons, et al Date: 1778 Description: 5 volumes. Four copper-engraved frontispieces. (4to) 30x24 cm (11¾x9½") period calf with modern rebacking to style, red and black morocco labels lettered in gilt, edges marbled. A handsome printing, described by Lowndes (Vol. I, p. 93) as a "beautiful and accurate edition". Includes his philosophical and historical writings, etc. Lot Amendments Condition: Some scuffing to boards, corners worn; foxing; very good. Item number: 270367b
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