Of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning, Divine and Human
Francis Lord Bacon
Published by J. F. Dove, London, 1828
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A smartly bound copy of this introduction to the scientific method of observation from English philosopher Francis Bacon. With a frontispiece and engraved title page. An introduction to the scientific method of observation, skepticism and testability, written during a period of great social turmoil as well as the expansion of scientific and social knowledge. Written by Francis Bacon, an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. Bacon argued for the importance of natural philosophy, guided by the scientific method, and his works remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution. In the original full tooled calf with gilt. Externally, smart with rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Loss of the spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light spotting and age toning to to the first and last few pages. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 965T20
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Title: Of the Proficience and Advancement of ...
Publisher: J. F. Dove, London
Publication Date: 1828
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: None
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: book
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The Two Books of Francis Lord Verulam of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning, Divine and Human
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William Pickering, 1825
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Seller: Hadwebutknown, Birnam, PERTH, United Kingdom
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Bacon's primer on learning and progreess. Ediion 'corrected from the first edition of 1605' with an analysis and a table which helps to see the scope of the work. Folding table intact. Bookplate to front pastedownSpine label a little worn and small split to lower edge of spine. Original cloth. VG-. Seller Inventory # 14714
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The Two Books of Francis Lord Verulam of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning, Divine and Human.
Published by
William Pickering., London, 1825
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First Edition
Seller: Carmarthenshire Rare Books, Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Thus. original cloth hardcover,402 pages,spine faded,covers rubbed and chipped hence good only,INTERNALLY CLEAN AND COMPLETE.Shelf N17. Seller Inventory # 101769
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Of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning, Divine and Human
Published by
J.F. Dove, London, 1828
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Hardcover
Seller: Bailey Bonzo Books, Shelbyville, IN, U.S.A.
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Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Leather bound. Dove's English Classics edition. 272 pages. Brown leather with decorative filting on covers and spine. Marbled EPs and page edges. Engraved frontis piece and title page vignette. Tissue insert. This copy is VG. Points and spine are rubbed. Gilting and black title ( on spine) still clear and bright. PO stamp on inside 3rd pg.Interior has very modest, even toning throughout. Clearand firmly bound. Very nice pocket edition. Seller Inventory # 000399
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The Two Books of Francis, Lord Verulam of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning, Divine and Human. To the King. (Fine Binding - Proudfoot)
Published by
William Pickering, London, 1825
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.
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Morocco. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued. First Edition Thus. The RARE 1825 Basil Montagu edited edition, in a fine contemporary binding, signed Proudfoot Binder, of full black crushed morocco, front cover bordered by single gilt fillet, central gilt tooled decoration of the Aldine Dolphin and Anchor trademark of Pickering and Basil Montagu bordered by a gilt fillet and corner emblems, the rear cover the same except no central anchor, back lettered in gilt, marbled end papers, top edge gilt, with an appropriate period bookplate, artist A. Wyon, featuring a man writing at his desk in his library while a skeletal figure (representing Death) in the background plays a xylophone. The Latin inscription on the bookplate reads " stulte hac nocte repetunt animam tuam et quae parasti, cuius erunt?" This is part of a quotation from the Book of Luke, and translates "`Foolish man, this night your life is demanded from you; and these preparations--for whom shall they be?". Book is Near fine, light foxing throughout. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 007722
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