The Works of Francis Bacon... in Ten Volumes
by BACON, Francis
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
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About This Item
A fine and most attractive set in original calf, presented as a school prize in 1806 to Thomas Fowell Buxton, the social reformer (and with his own engraved bookplate and later presentation inscription). The set has a school prize plate from its original presentation to Buxton for his progress in the Third Class of Trinity College, Dublin, which he attended from 1803 to 1807. It would be interesting to know whether the works of Bacon had any direct influence on Buxton's career, but he evidently cared for the set as he presented it to his eldest son and the Second Baronet, Edward North Buxton and his wife Catherine, on 12 December 1836.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hordern House Rare Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3004138
- Title
- The Works of Francis Bacon... in Ten Volumes
- Author
- BACON, Francis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. Johnson et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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