The Essayes or Counsels, CIVILL and Morall, of Francis Bacon, Lo, Verulam by Francis Bacon
1899. Third Edition. 243 pages. Fully bound in green leather, with gilt decoration and lettering. Binding remains firm.Pages are prominently tanned with foxing throughout. Pen inscription to front free end paper. Splits to front spine joint causing board to be loose. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces.Substantial tanning to spine and edges.