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The Novum Organon, or A True Guide to the Interpretation of Nature, A New Translation by the Rev. G.W. Kitchin (Two Volumes)
by Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, Lord Chancellor of England
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: Oxford University Press, 1855. Two Volumes, one in English, the other in Latin. Kitchin's translation was one of four complete translations done in the 19th century, and is quite SCARCE. Both volumes bound in leather, all edges gilt, gilt decorations front and rear, ribbon markers, 5 raised bands at spine, great period bookplates both volumes at front pastedown. Both volumes Very Good Plus, spine labels worn but titles still legible, moderate foxing endpages but not into interior pages, shadows front endpages from bookplates. Bindings tight and truly a lovely set of this SCARCE translation. . First Edition Thus. Full-Leather. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004625
- Title
- The Novum Organon, or A True Guide to the Interpretation of Nature, A New Translation by the Rev. G.W. Kitchin (Two Volumes)
- Author
- Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, Lord Chancellor of England
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1855
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- Philosophy; Books About Books and Fine Printing;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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