116 résultats
16183463<p>London: Bonham Norton and John Bill 1618. Rare first edition first issue of the defense of James Is execution of Sir Walter Raleigh written by Francis Bacon and with according to Bacon very material additions by the king himself. The work describes the circumstances surrounding Raleighs final voyage to America in 1618 with the purpose of locating a fabled gold mine and includes the text of Raleighs commission. In the event his expedition ended up seizing the island of St. Thomas and killing its Spanish governor an ostensible act of war against Englands ally. Back in England Raleigh who had already been sentenced to death in 1603 on another conviction was tried by a commission headed by Bacon and executed in October 1618. The English public was appalled: To sacrifice to a concealed enemy of England the life of the only man in the nation who had a high reputation for valor and military experience was regarded as meanness and indiscretion and the intimate connections which the king was now entering into with Spain being universally distasteful rendered this proof of his complaisance still more invidious and unpopular David Hume History of England. The present volume is the governments hasty attempt to justify the execution. Bacon as a member of the council that had sentenced Raleigh appears to have been the main author. In a letter to a friend he mentioned the work and the kings input: We have put the Declaration touching Raleigh to press with his Majestys additions which were very material and fit to proceed from his Majesty cf. Pforzheimer 819. The work is known in at least two issues a first issue of 63 pages and a second of 68. STC and Pforzheimer originally took the present to be the second issue but the STC has since revised its opinion based on the research by Starkey published in his Library article of 1948. STC 2nd ed. 20652.5; Gibson Francis Bacon 369c; Starkey The printing of a declaration of the demeanor and carriage of Sir Walter Raleigh 1618 The Library 5th series 3 1948 124-34. 4to. 16.6 x 11.4 cm 4 63 1 pp. including initial blank signed A in a woodcut tailpiece. Bound in later paneled calf title stamped on spine lower portion of spine damaged slightly worn at extremities. INTERNAL CONDITION Generally very good.</p> Bonham Norton and John Bill
16187294JUSTIFICATION FOR RALEIGH'S EXECUTION<br /><br /><b>BACON SIR FRANCIS and King James I. </b><i><b>A Declaration of the Demeanor and Cariage of Sir Walter Raleigh Knight as well in his Voyage as in and sithence his Returne; And of the true motives and inducements which occasioned His Maiestie to Proceed in doing Iustice upon him as hath bene done.</b></i><br /><br />Extra <b>illustrated </b>with full-page frontispiece portrait of Raleigh. 8vo. Bound in full modern calf gilt lettering on spine. London Printed by Bonham Norton and John Bill<b> 1618. First Edition. First Issue.</b> <br /><br /><b>With an early 17th-century inscription on the title page:</b> "<i>From his very much esteemed friend Raleigh</i>." It is thought that this might be an inscription by Raleigh's cousin George. The inscription is slightly faded from having been lightly washed. <br /><br />This is the official apologia for Raleigh's execution at the order of King James I. It was composed largely by Francis Bacon but also by the other commissioners who tried Raleigh and with additions by King James himself. It was published only a few months after the events it describes and as quickly as possible following Raleigh's beheading. <br /><br /><br />Starkey's article on the publication history of this book published in '<i>The Library'</i> in September of 1948 defined the first issue in conformity with this copy. His analysis is generally considered to supersede Pforzheimer's earlier analysis as well as that of the first edition of STC both of which identified a different first issue. Since Starkey's article STC has revised its entry assigning first issue priority to the issue offered here. <br /><br />Bacon began his prosecution by asserting that it was not ever a Sovereign's duty to justify himself to his people but that Raleigh's final speech had made it necessary to explain why his execution was deserved. Bacon then helpfully revised King James' assent to Raleigh's disastrous expedition to Guiana to conform to a magnanimous gesture. James had not it turned out believed in the existence as such of a 'City of Gold' but had humored and indulged Raleigh because of his influence and popularity. As it is written in this work probably by Bacon: "<i>Sir W. Rawleigh had so inchanted the world with his confident asseveration of that which every man was willing to beleeve as his maiesties honour was in a manner ingaged not to deny unto his people the adventure and hope of so great Riches to bee sought and atchieved at the charge of Voluntaries.</i>" <br /><br /><br />The work includes in full and for the first time in print the commission given to Raleigh for his Voyage and gives an account of how he betrayed this commission. Finally it gives a short account of Raleigh's voyage and supposed misdeeds as well as a detailed account of Raleigh's return and his purported attempts to escape. <br /><br />The volume is complete save the initial blank leaf which is absent from nearly all copies. The upper margin is trimmed a little closely touching some of the page numbers o/w a fine clean copy. <br /> Bonham Norton and John Bill hardcover
164752110London: Printed for Mathew Walbancke at Grayes-Inne-Gate 1647. First edition 8vo xvi 323 13 pp. Engraved second title showing a map of Britain light damp staining to the first 5 leaves. Booklabel of Kimbolton Castle Library to the paste down. Contemporary speckled calf spine dull joints recently repaired with a new maroon label. "Bacon's greatest service to anti-Stuart causes. probably written using notes collected by John Selden. Published. to justify the Long Parliament's war against Charles I with a continuation appearing in 1651 the work has been referred to as 'the English Francogallia'. it argued with unrelenting force an anti-royalist ideology of enormous persuasive power. This was the radical ancient constitution which. was first fully articulated during the civil wars by polemicists such as William Prynne and Bacon himself. Early a mainstay of the Long Parliament's cause the ideology consisted of the following propositions: first while government in general was from God the particular form came from the people. Writing a summation of his work in 1651 Bacon re-emphasized the continuity of an elective and contractual monarchy and a parliament which oversaw its proper functioning. With a salute to both past and present he wrote at the very end of his tract: 'as I found this nation a commonwealth so I leave it and so it may be forever'" ODNB. Wing B348B. The true first edition as opposed to the 1872 reprint with "Grayes-Inn-Gate" in the imprint second state with the publisher's name spelt "Walbancke. London: Printed for Mathew Walbancke at Grayes-Inne-Gate unknown
1647181842London : Printed for Matthew Walbanke 1647. 1st Edition - 2nd state. Hardback. Minor worming with text largely unaffected. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with the gilt-blocked original label laid back. Remains a particularly well-preserved example; tight bright clean and strong. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc.: 2 volumes bound in 1. 12 323 p. 307 p. 13 p. ; 20 cm. Note: COPAC and other related entries refer to an author's signature: his name in manuscript does appear in this copy but we presume that the printer added this following their noticing that the author's name did not appear on title page post print. Anonymous by John Selden edited by Nathaniel Bacon. In this edition printer's name and address in two lines. B1r has row of type ornaments at head; C1r has woodcut ornament; the 'D' of D1 is under the 'n' of 'and'. Wing mistakenly identifies the state with imprint word ""Walbanke"" as the 1672 reprint. Part 2 titled 'The continuation of an historical discourse of the government of England until the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth'. 1651. ESTC citation no.: R483640. Subject: Constitutional history - Great Britain. London : Printed for Matthew Walbanke hardcover
167229196<p>Printed for M. Walbancke London with 1647 and 1651 dates this quarto is from a suppressed printing completed in 1672. Attributed to Nathaniel Bacon the work reviews the development of English political and legal systems from the earliest times through the reign of Edward III. Topics include Saxon and Norman rule the ranks of nobility court practices and the authority of the church into the seventeenth century. The research is frequently linked to John Selden. Bound in full leather rebacked with a gilt title. Measures 8 by 6.25 inches 20.3 cm x 15.9 cm. Collation: 16 323 13; Vol 2: 24 307 8 pages. No illustrations noted. References: Wing B 349. Good condition with some pulling at hinges binding sound and text block tight and secure. #29196 PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</p> for M. Walbancke hardcover
1672032862London: Matthew Walbancke. Matthew Walbancke and Henry Twyford 1672 A very good copy in largely contemporary binding. In two parts with separate title pages dated 1647 and 1651 respectively. It is suggested that John Selden 1584-1654 is the true author of the work which was then edited by Nathaniel Bacon - whose name is on the title to the Continuation. However this is still a matter of argument. The work was produced originally as the Civil War came to its close and the Commonwealth was established and is written against the royal prerogative. A 'secret' or 'private' edition was produced in 1672 after the restoration of the monarchy. It is stated that 750 copies were produced and many were burnt or otherwise destroyed. The edition has the 2 works in one is dated as for the 1647/51 edition and there are variants of it. Detailed study Joseph A Dane University of Chicago Press suggests that the remnants of 1672 copies were put back together and sections reprinted later. This copy is clearly a 1672 'secret' edition of which parts are likely to be later printings. According to ESTC this copy has the Title page in setting A; Quires B-C are in setting 2; and Quire D in setting b. The binding is full calf with contemporary boards with blind ruled lines and new matching spine with raised bands and title label. Endpapers have been retained with repair and there are some ink numerals to the front and a latin quotation with initials to the verso of the fep. Contents: title 1647; To Consideration 2pp; Contents listing 4pp; Prologue 4 pp; text pp 1-323 Finis; Table 11pp; Finis; Title 1651; contents 2pp; Preface 20pp; text pp 1-307; table 8pp; Finis. All with decorative headpieces. The paper is lightly toned particularly to edges but the copy is very clean with crisp paper. Book size 20 cm x 15 cm Matthew Walbancke. Matthew Walbancke, and Henry Twyford hardcover
1679000235London: Richard Chiswell 1679 Printed by J D for Richard Chiswell at the Rose and Crown. Bound in calf with the front board detached and approximately 2/3 the spine missing. Bookplate of Isaac Hull Platt author and biographer of Bacon and Shakespeare notes on Bacon front free endpaper in Latin and English name on title page. 2 ffep2 ts. blank 3-104 imprimatur errata 3-270 one blank leaf. Contents very clean and bright. Richard Chiswell hardcover
167946216<p>London : by J. D. for Richard Chiswell 1679. First edition. "Now among all the benefits that could be conferred upon mankind I found none so great as the discovery of new arts endowments and commodities for the bettering of man's life" Francis Bacon - an important collection of his various writings letters speeches etc. grouped into several sections: political and moral discourses with a good many aphorisms - "Discretion in speech is more than eloquence"; his scientific experiments particularly relating to metals and minerals; his thoughts on medicine and theology; and the "Baconiana Bibliographica" with thoughts on his own writings by himself and others. With an introduction by Thomas Tenison 1636-1715 - "Nature gives the world that Individual Species but once in five hundred years". Crown 8vo 176 x 109mm. 2272ii104viiipp - the introduction and contents leaves bound at the rear in this copy. With all fly-titles imprimatur leaf final blank errata etc. Engraved portrait frontispiece by Frederik Hendrik van Hove 1628-1698. Contemporary calf skilfully rebacked preserving most of the original spine and label; endpapers rejointed; sprinkled edges; lightly rubbed; a few minor internal marks chips and slight creases; tiny hole to one leaf; occasional light spotting and browning but a sound and attractive copy of an important compilation. Bookplate of Dr and Mrs H. R. Knohl.</p> London : by J. D. for Richard Chiswell, 1679. hardcover
167952178London: J. D. for Richard Chiswell. Very Good. 1679. First Edition. Hardcover. Rebacked old calf. PO name to ffep and title page. Engraved portrait frontis. Foxing/spotting throughout. 2 104 3-270. Impramatur and errata between pp. 102 and 103 of first part. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . J. D. for Richard Chiswell hardcover
1679G3BRWN0705London: Richard Chiswell 1679. Hardback half-calf front board detached lacking spine label. 18cm x 11.5cm. Pp. x ii 3-104 3-270. Lacks the portrait frontis & title page for one section all the others present. 1st edition 1679. A good reading copy. g3. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fair. Richard Chiswell Hardcover
16391277191639. BACON Francis. A Collection Of Some Principal Rules and Maximes of the Common Lawes of England With Their Latitude and Extent: Explicated for the more facile Introduction of such as are studiously addicted to that noble Profession a.k.a. Elements of the Common Lawes of England. BOUND WITH: The Use of the Law. London: Assignes of John More 1639. Small quarto modern full brown calf; pp. 18 94; 8 72. $1800.Third edition of ""one of the earliest if not the first published collection of maxims of the English Law"" Rees I: 20.As Britain's Lord Chancellor Francis Bacon excelled as ""one of the Makers of English Law. In all the spheres that a lawyer can occupy he was preeminent"" Reams 105. Yet the displeasure with which James I viewed his reforms prevented any of Bacon's legal works from being published during his lifetime. Central to this conflict was Bacon's belief ""in a large modern centralized nation-state and in a powerful dominant monarchy. Bacon was against medieval ideas of feudalism just as much as he was against medieval notions in metaphysics Bacon rejected Coke's theory of the supremacy of the common law preferring to ascribe supremacy to natural law or to what he went so far as to call reason What was needed was the vision of the statesman and this Bacon himself volunteered to contribute. The statesman was ready to agree that the judges should be honored as lions but the lions should be 'under the throne.' It was this opinion that recommended him to James I yet Bacon did not succeed in winning James' sympathy even when he was closest to him"" Encyclopedia of Philosophy I: 236. Thus the Elements part of Bacon's noble plan to systematize and reform English law was published posthumously.Among America's Founding Fathers Jefferson held Bacon in especially high esteem. He considered Bacon Locke and Newton to be ""the three greatest men that have ever lived without any exception"" February 15 1789 letter to John Trumbull. While only 25 of the hundreds of maxims collected by Bacon were ever published Elements stands acclaimed as ""one of the earliest if the not the first published collection of Maxims of the English Law in the science of the grounds and mysteries of the law he was exceeded by none"" Marvin 83-84. Bound without general title page Elements of the Common Lawes of England Branched into a Double Tract as sometimes found; with the title page of the first part serving as the volume's title page. None of Bacon's legal works was published before his death in 1626; the first edition of this work appeared in 1630. Bound with a 1639 edition of The Use of the Law probably not by Bacon as often; this part first appeared in 1629 as the second part of another work by Sir John Doderidge entitled The Lawyer's Light see Gibson 192. STC 1136. Sweet & Maxwell I: 167. Owner signature crudely excised from right margin of Part I title page not quite affecting letterpress.Loss to title page presumeably a roughly excised owner signature. Some light marginal toning and occasional spotting to text; recent calf binding fine. unknown
16246319Paris: Pierre Mettayer 1624. Second Printing. Quarto 22 cm; 16 540 pages. Woodcut initials and ornaments. Roman and italic type. Woodcut printer's device on the title-page. In contemporary full brown plain leather boards spine with five raised bands compartments decorated in gilt with title stamped in gilt directly on spine "Verulami de Augm. Sc.". Ownership inscriptions on title page dated 1724. Text unmarred. References: Gibson "Bacon" 130. <br /><br />Second printing after the London edition the previous year and the first European printing of Bacon's "De augmentis scientiarum." Effectively a greatly expanded version in Latin of his "Advancement of Learning" 1605 this is the book that in its Paris printing spread the word of the scientific method across Europe influencing Descartes and the philosophers of the Enlightenment Locke Leibniz Huygens and Voltaire. Pierre Mettayer hardcover
16441896a<p><strong>1644 Francis Bacon Sermones Fideles Essays Elzevir Economics Science Crime LAW</strong></p><p><em>"Some books should be tasted some devoured but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly." </em></p><p>― Francis Bacon</p><p><em>Francis Bacon one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery scientific method and the scientific revolution he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion.</em></p><p><em>An extremely rare Elzevier printing of Bacon's "Sermones fideles". "Sermones fideles" is the title of the work as a whole but it contains four other works that come from 'The Essays'. Bacon discusses politics economics ethics crime law and science all through the lens of philosophy. This work was translated from his 'Essays' which was printed earlier in English.</em></p><p>Item number: #1896</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>BACON Francis</p><p><strong><em>Fr. Baconi de Verulamio Sermones fideles ethici politici oeconomici sive interiora rerum. Accedunt Faber fortnae colores boni et mali</em></strong></p><p>Lugduni Batavorium: Franc. Hackium 1644. </p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation complete with all pages: 404 4</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->References: Willems 1279; Goldsmid I 21</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: Latin</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight & secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~5in X 3in 13cm x 8cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>1896</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Franc. Hackium hardcover
164419209<p><b>1644 Sir Francis Bacon Essays Elzevir Economics Science Crime LAW Political</b></p><p><i>"Some books should be tasted some devoured but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly." </i></p><p>― Francis Bacon</p><p>Francis Bacon one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery scientific method and the scientific revolution he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion.</p><p>An extremely rare Elzevier printing of Bacon's "<i>Sermones Fideles". "Sermones Fideles</i>" is the title of the work as a whole but it contains four other works that come from '<i>The Essays'</i>. Bacon discusses politics economics ethics crime law and science all through the lens of philosophy. This work was translated from his 'Essays' which was printed earlier in English.</p><p>Item number: #19209</p><p>Price: $750</p><p>BACON Francis</p><p><b><i>Fr. Baconi de Verulamio Sermones fideles ethici politici oeconomici sive interiora rerum. Accedunt Faber fortnae colores boni et mali</i></b></p><p>Lugduni Batavorium: Franc. Hackium 1644. </p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p>o 404 4</p><p>· References: Willems 1279; Goldsmid I 21</p><p>· Provenance: Bookplate – Olivier de Gourcuff</p><p>o Olivier Pierre Charles de Gourcuff 1853-1938 was a French writer and poet. He was the author of several collections of poetry and comedies often dedicated to forgotten literary figures of Brittany. His son Pierre Ramelot 1905-1942 was a French filmmaker during WWII notably producing anti-Semitic propaganda films during the German occupation. </p><p>· Language: Latin</p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p>· Size: ~5in X 3in 13cm x 8cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>19209</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Franc. Hackium hardcover
168538165Amstelaedami: Ex Officina Wetsteniana. Fair with no dust jacket. 1685. Leather. 328 3 ; 287 pages; . .accedunt Faber Fortunæ Colores Boni et Mali &c. Bound with Opuscula varia posthuma philosophica civilia et theologica. Nunc primum edita. Cura & fide W. Rawley. Una cum nobilissimi auctoris vita. Amsterdam Ravestein 1663. 2 volumes bound in one. Bound in contemporary leather. Spine heavily chipped front cover detached spine starting to split. Nonetheless an impoortant two books. 3 x 5.25". . Ex Officina Wetsteniana hardcover
166024612Amsterdam: Joannis Ravensteinii 1660. Second Printing. With an engraved titlepage featuring two sailing ships viewed from behind two columns 'Multi pertranfibunt de augebiteur scientia' and woodcut initials throughout. 12mo contemporary full vellum the spine lettered in manuscript edges yapped. xxiv 404pp. A very well preserved copy a bit age mellowed but proper and sturdy the vellum darkened and with some unobtrusive old staining. The second Amsterdam printing of Bacon’s important scientific works. There was no publication in England until 1676. Joannis Ravensteinii hardcover
166038162Amsterdam: Sumptibus Joannis Ravensteinii. Good with no dust jacket. 1660. 2nd Amsterdam edition. Leather. frontis; xxiv 404 pages; 2.825" x 5.375". Early printing of this seminal work. Bound in 17th or 18th century leather. Spine strip lacking covers heavily worn and held by binding cords. Engraved title page with two ships. Front end paper frayed at edge. Last blank detached and toned. Collates complete. A philosophical work by Francis Bacon written in Latin and published in 1620. This is an early printing of that book. " title page of Novum Organum depicts a galleon passing between the mythical Pillars of Hercules that stand either side of the Strait of Gibraltar marking the exit from the well-charted waters of the Mediterranean into the Atlantic Ocean. The Pillars as the boundary of the Mediterranean have been smashed through by Iberian sailors opening a new world for exploration. Bacon hopes that empirical investigation will similarly smash the old scientific ideas and lead to greater understanding of the world and heavens. This title page was liberally copied from Andrés García de Céspedes's Regimiento de Navegación published in 1606. 1". With thanks to Wikipedia Woodcut initials. Contents clean and free of foxing. . Sumptibus Joannis Ravensteinii hardcover
166221225<p><b>1662 Francis Bacon History of King Henry VII Queen Elizabeth Politics ELZEVIER</b></p><p><i>"Some books should be tasted some devoured but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly." </i></p><p>― Francis Bacon</p><p><i>Francis Bacon one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery scientific method and the scientific revolution he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion.</i></p><p><i>A rare printing of Bacon's "Historia regni Henrici Septimi" or the History of Henry VII. According to Willems this is a reissue of the 1642 first edition.</i></p><p>"'The History of Henri VII' of Bacon had already appeared in the same format and with the same frontispiece in 1642." Willems 1278.</p><p><i>This printing's 'frontispiece' is a fully-illustrated title page. A very fine copy. According to Bergeron </i></p><p>"This work exists as Bacon's only finished full-scale history of an era….it is also Bacon's portrait of King Henry's relationship with his wife Queen Elizabeth."</p><p><i>This book has also been nicknamed "<b><u>The first modern classic of English history</u></b>". It is a culmination of Bacon's experience in politics and government and in a fine literary style Bacon analyzes the King's actions and political issues.</i></p><p>Item number: #21225</p><p>Price: $599</p><p>BACON Francis</p><p><b><i>Franc. Baconi de Verulamio Historia regni Henrici septimi Anglia regis : opus vere politicum.</i></b></p><p>Amstelodami : Ex. officina Elzeviriana 1662.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p>o 403 5</p><p>· References: Goldsmid I 21; Willems 1278 1157; Bergeron <i>Bacon's Henry VII;</i></p><p>· Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Jean Philibert Peysson de Bacot</p><p>o "Procur. General en la Cour des Monnoyes de lion"</p><p>· Language: Latin</p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p>· Size: ~5.25in X 3in 13cm x 8cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>21225</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> officina Elzeviriana hardcover
164538164Apud Franciscum Moiardum Et Adrianum Wijngaerde. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1645. Leather. engraved title page; 749 72 pages; . . De dignitate et augmentis scientiarum libri IX. Lugd. Batav. Originally published in English in 1605 with the title "On the Proficiency and Advancement of Learning" and then translated into Latin in 1623. The first part of the " Is devoted to the exaltation of science while the second part examines the progress of science. De augmentis concerned with the classification of philosophy and the sciences develops Bacons view of the connection between science and theology. Bound in later prob 18th century smooth green calf leather ruled in gilt. All edges gilt. Silk marker ribbon. Engraved tp. Printed title page with 1/2 inch tear to margin that may be a worm track just one page thick. Otherwise volume is near fine solidly bound and clean. 5" x 2.75". . Apud Franciscum Moiardum Et Adrianum Wijngaerde hardcover
1694213221694 1ed Francis Bacon Natural History Sylva Sylvarum Sapientia Complete Works"Some books should be tasted some devoured but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly." ― Francis BaconFrancis Bacon one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery scientific method and the scientific revolution he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion.This impressive 1694 first edition of the works of Bacon includes his most famous treatises including 'Sylva Sylvarum' 'Historia Naturalis' 'History of King Henry VII' and 'De Sapientia Veterum' as well as many many others. And while the contents of this work are desirable the impressive vellum-bound folio tome makes this work a truly remarkable piece!Item number: #21322Price: $950BACON FrancisFrancisci Baconi . opera omnia cum novo eoque insigni augmento tractatuum hactenus ineditorum & ex idiomate anglicano in Latinum sermonem translatorum opera Simonis Johannis ArnoldiLipsiae: impensis Johannis Justi Erythropili excudebat Christianus Goezius 1694. First edition!Details: • Collation: Complete with all pageso 18 1584 columns 39o Sections include separate title pages – general title page to this first edition dated 1694.• Language: Latin • Binding: Vellum; tight and secure• Size: ~14in X 8.5in 35cm x 22cmOur Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21322Photos available upon request. impensis Johannis Justi Erythropili, excudebat Christianus Goezius hardcover
169925291699. : 75 . including one folding plate 5 NNP / 399 Pages / 5 Blank pages / 1 Folding Table Binding: Contemporary Full Leather 24mo Height cm: 14 CM Width cm: 8 CM Thickness cm: 3 CM hardcover
1659021560London: Simon Miller 1659. First Edition. Hardcover. Minor foxing pencil notes on endpapers; small chip to head of spine. Near Fine and very scarce. Small duodecimo 3-1/8" x 5-1/2" bound in early calf with gilt-ruled covers and gilt decoration and lettering on the spine; xii 51 7 - ads pages. First separate printing and First English Edition of Roger Bacon's letter to William of Paris that first appeared in Dee's BACON'S EPISTOLAE published in Hamburg in 1618. Bacon begins this long essay denying the existence of magic but concludes showing how to create a "Philosophers Egg." He writes about optics gunpowder Bacon is believed to have introduced gunpowder--a Chinese invention--to the West and petroleum in warfare. Bacon makes some bold futurist statements such as admirable Artificial Instruments of locomotion It's possible to make a Chariot move with an inestimable swiftnesse and this motion to be without the help of any living creature of flight It's possible to make Engines for flying a man sitting in the midst whereof by turning onely about an Instrument which moves artificiall Wings made to beat the Aire and diving A man may make an Engine whereby without any corporal danger he may walk in the bottome of the Sea or other water. Bookplate of Lord Northwick on front pastedown. <br/><br/> Simon Miller hardcover
165952245<p>London printed for Simon Miller at the Starre in St Pauls Church-yard 1659. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION 1659 small book 12mo approximately 130 x 80 mm 5¼ x 3 inches pages: 12 1-51 plus 7 pages of publisher's adverts endpapers replaced at sometime collates as ESTC R10803. Bound in full calf rebacked using original spine gilt title marbled endpapers. Slight rubbing to hinges tips of corners worn with board just showing top margin slightly trimmed affecting running title on 9 pages pale browning to title page and following page tiny rust hole to second page of adverts affecting 1 word recto and 1 letter veso pages 17-19 have neat old ink name against the experiment otherwise a very good copy. A student of Aristotle Roger Bacon was one of the earliest European proponents of experimental research. His writings are also notable for including descriptions of vehicles flying machines diving bell etc. See: A Catalogue of Printed Books in the Wellcome Library Volume 2 page 83; George Thomason Catalogue of books relating to the English Civil War Volume 2 page 274 E. 1932 1. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING ALL ZOOMABLE FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.</p> London, printed for Simon Miller at the Starre in St Pauls Church-yard, 1659. hardcover
1638601441638. Leiden Heger & Hack 1638 12° 28 340 32 pp. Pappband d.Zt.; Anfagns wasserrandig. First Leiden Edition second edition overall. Contains a.o. the following chapters: Historia Naturalis & Experimentalis de Ventis; Historia Naturalis et Experimentalis de Forma Calidi; De Motus Sive Virtutis Activae variis Speciebus; Historia vitae et mortis. Bacon's natural history of winds and a treatise on the aging process and death forming the first 2 books of the third part of his Instauratio magna his projected systematization of scientific knowledge. "Important as collecting all the facts and theories then known on the subject and especially as the first to point out the deflexion of winds caused by the earth's rotation" Sotheran for 1st English ed. unknown
166248562Amsterdam Ex officina Elzeviriana 1662. 12mo. Cont. full vellum with handwritten title on spine. Engraved titlepage. 4045 pp. A small nick to the vellum-flab of rearcover.Internally clean and fine. <br/><br/><em>First Elzevir-edition. - Willems: 1278. </em> hardcover
