Bacon, Francis — Peter Shaw (trans.) | The philosophical works..., London, 1733, first collected edition in English

Bacon, Francis — Peter Shaw (trans.)

The philosophical works... Methodized, and made English from the originals, with occasional notes, to explain what is obscure. London: J.J. & P. Knapton et al., 1733

First collected edition in English.

Three volumes, 4to (250 x 190 mm). Additional title in vol. I, woodcut head and tailpieces; a few marginal dampstains and ink stains, a marginal repair to 4G4 in vol. I, the title of vol. III dust-soiled, a few old leaves laid in. Contemporary calf; rebacked, boards with scuffing and wear, hinges cracked.

REFERENCES

ESTC T89045; Gibson 250

PROVENANCE

Mrs. S. A. Gorrill (bookplate in vol. I)