By Francis Bacon

Published: London John Sharpe

Size: 6.5" by 4" Pagination: 205pp

A charming edition containing the essays of Francis Bacon, celebrated English philosopher and statesman.

By Francis Bacon

1822 Essays Moral, Economical and Political

Name: 1822 Essays Moral, Economical and Political
SKU: 751R38
Price: 170 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London John Sharpe

Size: 6.5" by 4" Pagination: 205pp

A charming edition containing the essays of Francis Bacon, celebrated English philosopher and statesman.

£170.00

weight: 0.5kgs / stock code: 751R38

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Leather Binding

Francis Bacon (1561-1626)was an important figure, having served as Lord Chancellor of England, and he is credited as being the father of empiricism, a pioneer of the scientific method. Bacon wrote a wide range of essays, which were first published in 1597, with French and Italian translations appearing during his lifetime. This edition includes essays on love, cunning, atheism, truth, cunning, riches, of a king, friendship, and marriage and single life.

Contains two engraved title pages, the second bound opposite page 182.

In a lovely full straight grain morocco binding.

Condition

In a full straight grain morocco binding. Externally a trifle rubbed to edges and spine with some marks and scratches to the boards. Small split to the head of the front joint, hinges remain firm. Contains an ownership inscription to the front endpaper dated 1823. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean.

Overall: Good

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