BACON, Francis.

Twoo [Bookes of...] Of the Proficience and Aduancement of Learning, Diuine and Humane.

London: Printed for Henrie Tomes, 1605. First edition. Small 4to. (1), 45, 118 ff., plus leaves 70b, 70c and 70d, bound without the final blank and the succeeding two errata leaves as often. Recent period style full calf, spine with raised bands, gilt device repeated to the panels, a handful of leaves with manuscript amendments to the numbering, early red rules to the margins. Loss to the upper edge of the title page affecting the first line of the title, else very good. STC 1164. Gibson 81. Item #27592

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