the Works of Francis Bacon - the Wisdom of the Ancients and other essays
by Bacon, Francis
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- ine unmarked, some stains to ffep, bright gilt.
- Seller
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Nevada City, California, United States
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About This Item
Roslyn NY: Blacks Readers Service, c1932. Hardcover in pebbled taupe leatherette boards w gilt titling & decorations; no jacket as issued.. ine unmarked, some stains to ffep, bright gilt.. This book is one of Black*s extensive series presenting the works of the great writers throughout history. Numerous other volumes available in this series.
5-1/2 x 7-3/4, 310 pp, decorative tan endpapers, top edge gilt, red silk placemarker sewn-in.
5-1/2 x 7-3/4, 310 pp, decorative tan endpapers, top edge gilt, red silk placemarker sewn-in.
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- Bookseller
- edburynbooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30037
- Title
- the Works of Francis Bacon - the Wisdom of the Ancients and other essays
- Author
- Bacon, Francis
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in pebbled taupe leatherette boards w gilt titling & decorations; no jacket as issued.
- Book Condition
- Used - ine unmarked, some stains to ffep, bright gilt.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Blacks Readers Service
- Place of Publication
- Roslyn NY
- Date Published
- c1932
- Keywords
- Essays, Anthologies, Humor
- Bookseller catalogs
- Essays, Anthologies, Humor;
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About the Seller
edburynbooks
Biblio member since 2007
Nevada City, California
About edburynbooks
I sell from my home, where I have about 25,000 books shelved or stored. I am also an author, poet, photographer, taroist, publisher, collector. Selling books online for almost 15 years, including my own titles and rare books from my collection.
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