Lot 142
Bacon (Sir Francis) A letter of advice written by Sr. Francis Bacon to the Duke of Buckingham, when he became favourite to King James, never before printed, first edition, printed for R.H. and H.B. and are to be sold at Westminster and the Royal Exchange, 1661; and Gibson 77b, small 4to (2)
Hammer Price: £220
Description
Bacon (Sir Francis) A Letter of advice written by Sr. Francis Bacon to the Duke of Buckingham, when he became favourite to King James, never before printed, first edition, contemporary ink marginalia and underlining, trimmed, affecting marginalia, engraved armorial bookplate of Fairfax of Cameron, modern half calf, [Gibson 232; Wing B302], printed for R.H. and H.B. and are to be sold at Westminster and the Royal Exchange, 1661; and Gibson 77b, small 4to (2)
Description
Bacon (Sir Francis) A Letter of advice written by Sr. Francis Bacon to the Duke of Buckingham, when he became favourite to King James, never before printed, first edition, contemporary ink marginalia and underlining, trimmed, affecting marginalia, engraved armorial bookplate of Fairfax of Cameron, modern half calf, [Gibson 232; Wing B302], printed for R.H. and H.B. and are to be sold at Westminster and the Royal Exchange, 1661; and Gibson 77b, small 4to (2)