the moral and historical works of lord bacon, including his essays, apothems, wisdom of the ancients, ew Atlantis, and life of Henry the seventh.
with an introductory essay and notes by Joseph Dewey, m.a.
published in 1874 by George bell& sons, York street, Covent Garden
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban PC was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I.
the book is a prize presentation copy awarded from the london city school for general proficecy. the book is bound in tan calf leather with an embossed gilt school crest on the front board. there are five raised bands across spine with gilt titles and decoration, some scuffing , the book has marbled edges and marbled end papers. there is a hand written inscription on the fly leaf. the book is in really super condition.
130mm x 180mm
