[Rarebooks] FS: "The Two Bookes of Sr. Francis Bacon" London: 1629
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Bacon, Sir Francis. THE TWO BOOKES OF SR. FRANCIS BACON. Of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning, Divine and Human. To the King. London: Printed for William Washington. 1629. Second edition. (2),336pp. Woodcut printer's device on title. Cont. calf, worn, gilt stamped armorial device on both covers (almost rubbed off on rear cover), rebacked some time ago in gilt stamped calf, hinges rubbed but sound. Large armorial bookplate of Gilbert Compton Elliot on front pastedown. Top edge trimmed, touching a few headlines. Some old water stains on final few leaves. $1,500.00 (trade discount allowed)
STC 1165.
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