bound in fine contemporary full paneled speckled calf over boards, gilt lettered tan morocco spine label
1622 · London
by Bacon, Sir Francis
First edition, mixed issue, with the headline on page 59 correct and the word "Enimies" on page 13. In first state, one volume. Title page with ornamental woodcut border, contemporary notes on front pastedown dated 1787. Neat fore-edge repairs to last several leaves. Rubbing and wear to spine and hinges, else a very nice copy.
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