Sylva Sylvarum, or a Natural History in Ten Centuries [together with] New Atlantis. A Work Unfinished [together with] History Natural and Experimental of Life and Death; or, Prolongation of Life.

Bookseller

White Fox Rare Books and Antiques (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

006897

Title

Sylva Sylvarum, or a Natural History in Ten Centuries [together with] New Atlantis. A Work Unfinished [together with] History Natural and Experimental of Life and Death; or, Prolongation of Life.

Author

Bacon, Francis

Format/Binding

Full Calf

Book Condition

Used - Good

Quantity Available

1

Publisher

W. Lee (Printed by J. F. and S. G. William Lee, sold by Thomas Williams)

Place of Publication

London

Date Published

1664

Weight

0.00 lbs

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