[THE ESSAYS OF FRANCIS BACON].
by BACON, Francis, Viscount St. Alban, 1561-1626 :
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : Arthur L. Humphreys, 1903. Second Humphreys edition. A delightfully printed and bound edition of some of the finest essays in the language. Fifty-eight essays from "Of Truth" to "Of Vicissitude of Things" - "Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man". Pott 4to (164 x 122mm). viii,(324)pp. Title-page in red and black. Bound (for Hatchard's) in an elegant contemporary half crimson crushed morocco, banded and gilt; top edge gilt; marbled endleaves; a few minor signs of age and use, but a very good and handsome copy.
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- Bookseller
- Ash Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 43867
- Title
- [THE ESSAYS OF FRANCIS BACON].
- Author
- BACON, Francis, Viscount St. Alban, 1561-1626 :
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Arthur L. Humphreys, 1903.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- English Literature, Prose, Essays, Fine Bindings
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...