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

Author:

• Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626

Format:

• Book

Language:

• English

Publisher:

• London, William Washington, 1629.

Date:

• 1629-1605

Extent:

• [2], 166, 169-198, [1], 100-132, 233-335, [1] p. ; 19 cm. (4to).

Call number:

• Lapidus 5.1960
• 3614.31.17

Subject:

• Science—Methodology—Early works to 1800
• Induction (Logic)—Early works to 1800
• Armorial bindings

Former owner:

• Preston, Thomas, 1600-1675

Description:

• 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.

References:

• ESTC S100512
• STC (2nd ed.) 1165
• Gibson, R. Bacon, 82

Edm rights:

• No Known Copyright

View in catalog:

• https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/9924589743506421

Identifier:

• ark:/88435/dcjq085w26c