The two bookes of Sr. Francis Bacon. Of the proficience and aduancement of learning, divine and hvmane.

Author
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 [Browse]
Uniform title
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London, William Washington, 1629.
Description
[2], 166, 169-198, [1], 100-132, 233-335, [1] p. ; 19 cm. (4to).

Details

Subject(s)
Former owner
Rare books genre
Notes
  • Printed by N. Okes. Cf. STC.
  • First published in 1605.
  • Better known under title: Advancement of learning. An expanded translation was first published in 1623 under title: De dignitate et augmentis scientiarum, becoming afterward better known as De augmentis scientiarum.
  • Errors in paging but text is continous.
  • Princeton copy 2 Ex copy has contemporary annotations, some trimmed during binding.
Binding note
  • Princeton copy 2 Ex copy: Contemporary calf with arms of Thomas Preston (1600-1679) stamped in blind on covers. Red morocco titlepiece with 'Bacons Advance of Learn' in gilt. Edges stained red. In protective case.
  • Princeton copy 1 Contemporary limp vellum binding.
Provenance
  • Princeton copy 2 Ex copy: 17th cent. signature on t.-p.: William Plante.
  • Princeton copy 1 Book label of Robert Ball.
  • Princeton copy 1 inscribed on title page 'B. Dixon' and 'Joseph Rotley, bought for two shillings, London, March 11, 1806'
Source acquisition
Princeton copy 1 Gift Sidney Lapidus, Princeton Class of 1959 2021
References
  • ESTC S100512
  • STC (2nd ed.) 1165
  • Gibson, R. Bacon, 82
LCCN
79308598 //r954
OCLC
5407328
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