1658 Opuscula Varia Posthuma Philosophica Civilia Francis Bacon Scarce First Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! Opuscula Varia Posthuma Philosophica Civilia et Theologica Francisci Baconi Francis Bacon 1658 R Danielis : London 7" by 5" [36], 216pp SUMMARY A handsomely bound, first edition copy of this important collection of posthumously published essays by Sir Francis Bacon. First Edition,Rebound,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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 The first edition and the first publication of this work.Entirely in the original Latin.This work has been collated using the online copy available from Harvard University Libraries and is complete.Gibson 230a, First edition, first issue with the publisher's imprint being 'R Danielis'. This edition has the comma to line 8 of the title which Gibson only notes as being a variant for the second issue. However, it would appear that the first issue has this comma also. This work comprises of several previously unpublished writings including a biography on Bacon by the editor William Rawley. The editor of this work, William Rawley, was Sir Francis Bacon's chaplain and literary executor. He preserved and oversaw the posthumous publication of many of Bacon's works. Rawley worked with many associates to preserve Bacon's memory through these posthumous publications.Several essays to this work include 'Historia Densi & Kari', 'Topica Inquisitionis de Luce & Lumine', 'Imago Civilis Julii Caesaris', 'Imago Civilis Augusi Caesaris' as well as several more.'Opuscula Sex Philosophica Simul Collecta', 'Opus Illustre in felicem memoriam Elizabethae Angliae Reginae' and 'confesso Fidei Anglicano Sermone Conscripta' all have separate dated title pages, as called for.The essay on Queen Elizabeth's felicity was previously published, in English, in 1651. This appears to be the first Latin appearance. Sir Francis Bacon was a famous English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator and author. He served he roles of Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. He lived during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and James I/VI.ESTC number R3950. This is a fascinating collection of essays from one of the greatest minds of fifteenth and sixteenth century England. CONDITION Rebound in a full calf binding with blind stamping to the boards and extremities. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Spine has faded slightly. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown, Nicholas Wall. Title page has been repaired by being laid down on another leaf. Small loss to the bottom of original leaf. Prior owner's initials to title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned with just the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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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