1763 Francis Bacon Philosophy Science King James
1763 Francis Bacon Philosophy Science King James I Birch Letters & Speeches
“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”
― Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery, scientific method, and the scientific revolution, he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion. In 1763 Thomas Birch published a collection of Bacon’s speeches, letters, and correspondence including his messages to and from King James I, Edward Coke, Tobie Matthew, George Villiers, and many others.
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BACON, Francis
Letters, speeches, charges, advices, &c. of Francis Bacon, Lord Viscount St. Alban, Lord Chancellor of England
London: Printed for Andrew Millar in the Strand, MDCCLXIII. [1763].
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[16], 396, [12]; [2], 3-16
Signatures: A-2C⁸ 2D⁴, ²A⁸
Language: English
Binding: Leather; secure
Visible repair at front inner hinge
Size: ~8.5in X 5.25in (21.5cm x 13.5cm)
Quite rare
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1763 Francis Bacon Philosophy Science King James I Birch Letters & Speeches
“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”
― Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery, scientific method, and the scientific revolution, he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion. In 1763 Thomas Birch published a collection of Bacon’s speeches, letters, and correspondence including his messages to and from King James I, Edward Coke, Tobie Matthew, George Villiers, and many others.
Item number: #9450
Price: $499
BACON, Francis
Letters, speeches, charges, advices, &c. of Francis Bacon, Lord Viscount St. Alban, Lord Chancellor of England
London: Printed for Andrew Millar in the Strand, MDCCLXIII. [1763].
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[16], 396, [12]; [2], 3-16
Signatures: A-2C⁸ 2D⁴, ²A⁸
Language: English
Binding: Leather; secure
Visible repair at front inner hinge
Size: ~8.5in X 5.25in (21.5cm x 13.5cm)
Quite rare
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Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
9450
Condition Report: Excellent.
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