- The two bookes of Sr. Francis Bacon. Of the proficience and aduancement of learning, divine and hvmane.
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- London, William Washington, 1629.
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- [2], 166, 169-198, [1], 100-132, 233-335, [1] p. ; 19 cm. (4to).
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- Lapidus 5.1960
- 3614.31.17
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- Preston family
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- 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.
- Ex copy has contemporary annotations, some trimmed during binding.
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- Princeton copy 2 Ex copy: Contemporary calf with arms of Preston of the Manor in Furness 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.
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- ESTC S100512
- STC (2nd ed.) 1165
- Gibson, R. Bacon, 82
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- No Known Copyright
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- ark:/88435/dcjq085w26c