The Essays Of Bacon
London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1907. 12mo.; 6 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (160 x 122 mm); pp. vii, 323, [6], rubricated title. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe (stamped in gold at the bottom of front turn-in) in brown crushed morocco with gilt designs on covers, title in gilt, five raised bands with gilt designs compartments, and issued by Dutton & Co. (stamped in gold at the bottom of rear turn-in); gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., rest uncut. Pages clean and bright, front hinge cracked and cover partially detached; part of The Royal Library, Belles Lettres Series.
58 essays on themes ranging from Truth, Nobility, Love, to Revenge, Envy and Death, in a compact and well printed edition, elegantly bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
Condition: Very good.
Item number: 758
Price: $300.00
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