BACON FrancisABAA
Bacon FrancisABAA
Letters of Sr Francis Bacon Baron on Verulam Viscount St. Alban . written during the reign of King James the First. Now collected and augmented with several letters and memories address'd by him to the King and Duke of Buckingham which were never before published. The whole being illustrated by an historical introduction and some observations and dispos'd according to the series of time
170227377London: Benj. Tooke 1702. First edition and likely a large paper copy; 4to pp. 8 lxxx 2 302 2; contemporary full calf double gilt-ruled borders enclosing a central triple gilt-ruled panel fleurons in the corners a.e.g. rebacked to match preserving the original red morocco label; boards pockmarked else a very good copy. This copy with the early ownership signatures of Philip Ward and "Edw. Ward ex dono Robt. Stephens" and with an inscription by Stephens on the flyleaf reading "To the Right Honable. Sir Edward Ward Kt. Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Excheq. the memoires of Ld. Baron's are presented by his Ldships most humble servant Rob: Stephens." Edward Ward 1638-1714 was Chief Baron of the Exchequer and Robert Stephens 1665-1732 was the historiographer-royal and editor of this volume of letters by Bacon. Without the 2 leaves of dedication as usual. "These were canceled owing to the death of William III prior to the publication of the work" Gibson. Gibson 245. <br/><br/> Benj. Tooke hardcover books
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