BACON, Francis, Sir (1561-1626). A group of 4 works, comprising:
1) The Two Bookes of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning. Oxford: Printed by I.L...for Thomas Huggins, 1633. Contemporary vellum (soiling, text block partially separated from binding, inscriptions to inner front cover and front free endpaper). Gibson 83; STC 1166
2) The Essayes or Counsels, Civill and Morall...with a Table of the Colours, or Apparances of Good and Evill...Newly enlarged. London: John Beale, 1639. Contemporary full calf (old repairs to hinges reattaching covers). Second edition, the suppressed Beale edition. ESTC S100372; Gibson 17; STC 1151.
3) Certaine Considerations Touching the Better Pacification, and Edification of the Church of England. [London: Printed by T. Coates], 1640. 20th century half calf with marbled boards (rubbing). ESTC S101536; Gibson 77; STC 1123 (revised edition).
4) The History of the Reigns of Henry the Seventh, Henry the Eighth, Edward the Sixth, and Queen Mary. London: W.G. for R. Scot, 1676. Contemporary full calf with rebacked spine in six compartments and five raised bands (rubbing).
Together, 4 works in 4 volumes, 4to and folio sizes. Condition generally fine.
This lot is located in Chicago.
