BACON, Francis. Of the Advancement and Proficience of Learning, or the Partitions of Sciences. (FIRST EDITION - SECOND ISSUE - 1640)

BACON, Francis. Of the Advancement and Proficience of Learning, or the Partitions of Sciences. Oxford, 1640.

FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. 1 vol., 10-1/2" x 7-3/8", (xviii)477pp,(x), engraved title-page and fronts, complete, second issue as usual with the colophon dated 1640, Bound in fine contemporary full speckled calf over cords, covers ruled in blind. Internally clean and bright, hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, contemporary ownership signatures and notes to front pastdown, a VERY GOOD copy.