MALLET, David.

The Life of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England.

Name: The Life of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England.
Brand: MALLET, David.
SKU: 121811
Price: 610.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Stock Code 121811

London, Printed for A. Millar, against St. Clement's Church, in the Strand, 1740.

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The first edition of this biography of the polymath and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) by David Mallet. A handsome copy in contemporary gilt-ruled calf.

First edition; 8vo (20.5 x 13.5 cm); engraved vignette title printed in red and black, ads to rear, engraved bookplates to front and rear pastedowns and ownership inscriptions in pen, occasional light spotting; contemporary gilt-ruled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece to spine, sprinkled edges, slightly rubbed with small split to lower joint, corners bumped, very good; viii, 197, [3 ads]pp.

Provenance

Provenance: Francis Knollys (bookplate and inscription to front pastedown); W. Radcliffe Es. (bookplate to rear pastedown).

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