Description: Click here to see our other books! Essays Moral, Economical and Political Francis Bacon 1822 John Sharpe : London 6.5" by 4" 205pp SUMMARY A charming edition containing the essays of Francis Bacon, celebrated English philosopher and statesman. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Francis Bacon (1561-1626)was an important figure, having served as Lord Chancellor of England, and he is credited as being the father of empiricism, a pioneer of the scientific method. Bacon wrote a wide range of essays, which were first published in 1597, with French and Italian translations appearing during his lifetime. This edition includes essays on love, cunning, atheism, truth, cunning, riches, of a king, friendship, and marriage and single life.Contains two engraved title pages, the second bound opposite page 182.In a lovely full straight grain morocco binding. CONDITION In a full straight grain morocco binding. Externally a trifle rubbed to edges and spine with some marks and scratches to the boards. Small split to the head of the front joint, hinges remain firm. Contains an ownership inscription to the front endpaper dated 1823. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Literary Criticism
Publisher: John Sharpe
Author: Francis Bacon
Binding: Leather
Subject: Philosophy
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1822
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
