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101 Treason trial.- Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex.- Bacon (Sir Francis) A Declaration of the Practises & Treasons attempted and committed by Robert late E

Lot 101

Treason trial.- Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex.- Bacon (Sir Francis) A Declaration of the Practises & Treasons attempted and committed by Robert late Earle of Essex and his Complices, against her Maiestie and her Kingdoms, and of the proceedings as well at the arraignments & conuictions of the said late Earle, first edition, first issue, By Robert Barker, printer to the Queenes most excellent Maiestie, 1601; and another, Bacon on treason (2)

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102 Bacon (Sir Francis) The Tvvoo Bookes of Francis Bacon, first edition, with the 2 rare errata leaves, printed [by Thomas Purfoot and Thomas Creede] for Henrie T

Lot 102

Bacon (Sir Francis) The Tvvoo Bookes of Francis Bacon, first edition, with the 2 rare errata leaves, printed [by Thomas Purfoot and Thomas Creede] for Henrie Tomes, and are to be sould at his shop at Graies Inne gate in Holborne, 1605.

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103 Bacon (Sir Francis) The Tvvoo Bookes of Francis Bacon. Of the proficience and advancement of Learning, divine and humane, Printed [by Thomas Purfoot and Thomas

Lot 103

Bacon (Sir Francis) The Tvvoo Bookes of Francis Bacon. Of the proficience and advancement of Learning, divine and humane, Printed [by Thomas Purfoot and Thomas Creede] for Henrie Tomes, and are to be sould at his shop at Graies Inne gate in Holborne, 1605.

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104 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Sir Francis Bacon his Apologie, in certaine imputations concerning the late Earle of Essex, printed fo

Lot 104

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Sir Francis Bacon his Apologie, in certaine imputations concerning the late Earle of Essex, printed for Matthevv Lovvns and are to be sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard, 1605.

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105 Bacon (Sir Francis) The Essaies of Sr. Francis Bacon Knight, the Kings Aturney Generall, For Iohn Iaggard [i.e. John Beale], dwelling at the Hand and Starre be

Lot 105

Bacon (Sir Francis) The Essaies of Sr. Francis Bacon Knight, the Kings Aturney Generall, For Iohn Iaggard [i.e. John Beale], dwelling at the Hand and Starre betweene the two Temple gates, 1613.

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106 Duels.- Bacon (Sir Francis) The charge of Sir Francis Bacon Knight, his Maiesties Attourney generall, touching duells, vpon an information in the Star-chamber

Lot 106

Duels.- Bacon (Sir Francis) The charge of Sir Francis Bacon Knight, his Maiesties Attourney generall, touching duells, vpon an information in the Star-chamber against Priest and Wright. With the decree of the Star-chamber in the same cause, first edition, Printed [by George Eld] for Robert Wilson, and are to be sold [by Robert Wilson and W. Bladen] at Graies Inne Gate, and in Paules Churchyard at the signe of the Bible, 1614.

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107 Bacon (Sir Francis) De Sapientia Veterum, Apud Iohannem Billium, 1617.

Lot 107

Bacon (Sir Francis) De Sapientia Veterum, Apud Iohannem Billium, 1617.

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108 Bacon (Sir Francis) Saggi Morali, Appresso di Giovanni Billio [John Bill], 1618.

Lot 108

Bacon (Sir Francis) Saggi Morali, Appresso di Giovanni Billio [John Bill], 1618.

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109 Bacon (Sir Francis) Essays Moraux, a rare little edition, John Bill, 1619; and Gibson 50 (2)

Lot 109

Bacon (Sir Francis) Essays Moraux, a rare little edition, John Bill, 1619; and Gibson 50 (2)

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110 Bacon (Sir Francis) The VVisedome of the Ancients, first edition in English, Imprinted by John Bill, 1619.

Lot 110

Bacon (Sir Francis) The VVisedome of the Ancients, first edition in English, Imprinted by John Bill, 1619.

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111 Bacon (Sir Francis) The Historie of the Raigne of King Henry the Seventh, Printed by W. Stansby for Matthew Lownes, and William Barret, 1622; and 4 other editi

Lot 111

Bacon (Sir Francis) The Historie of the Raigne of King Henry the Seventh, Printed by W. Stansby for Matthew Lownes, and William Barret, 1622; and 4 other editions of the same.

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112 Bacon (Sir Francis) Historia Vitæ & Mortis, first edition, in officina Io. Haviland, impensis Matthaei Lownes, 1623.

Lot 112

Bacon (Sir Francis) Historia Vitæ & Mortis, first edition, in officina Io. Haviland, impensis Matthaei Lownes, 1623.

Hammer Price: £950

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113 French editions.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Le Progrez et Avancement aux Sciences, first edition in French, Paris, Chez Pierre Billaine, 1624.

Lot 113

French editions.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Le Progrez et Avancement aux Sciences, first edition in French, Paris, Chez Pierre Billaine, 1624.

Hammer Price: £350

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114 Bacon (Sir Francis) The Essaies, By I. D[awson]. for Elizabeth Iaggard, at the hand and Starre neere the middle Temple-gate, 1624.

Lot 114

Bacon (Sir Francis) The Essaies, By I. D[awson]. for Elizabeth Iaggard, at the hand and Starre neere the middle Temple-gate, 1624.

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115 Bacon (Sir Francis) De Dignitate et Augmentis Scientiarum Libri IX, Paris, Typis Petri Mettayer, 1624.

Lot 115

Bacon (Sir Francis) De Dignitate et Augmentis Scientiarum Libri IX, Paris, Typis Petri Mettayer, 1624.

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116 Bacon (Sir Francis) Apophthegmes New and Old, first edition, Printed [by J. Haviland] for Hanna Barret, and Richard Whittaker, and are to be sold at the Kings

Lot 116

Bacon (Sir Francis) Apophthegmes New and Old, first edition, Printed [by J. Haviland] for Hanna Barret, and Richard Whittaker, and are to be sold at the Kings head in Pauls Chuch-yard, 1625.

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117 Bacon (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum: or A Naturall Historie, first edition, first issue, Printed by I[ohn] H[aviland and Augustine Mathewes] for William Lee at

Lot 117

Bacon (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum: or A Naturall Historie, first edition, first issue, Printed by I[ohn] H[aviland and Augustine Mathewes] for William Lee at the the Turks Head in Fleet-street, next to the Miter, 1627.

Hammer Price: £1,600

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118 Bacon (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum: or A Naturall Historie, first edition, second issue, with contemporary ink ms. verse, Printed by I[ohn] H[aviland and Augus

Lot 118

Bacon (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum: or A Naturall Historie, first edition, second issue, with contemporary ink ms. verse, Printed by I[ohn] H[aviland and Augustine Mathewes] for William Lee at the the Turks Head in Fleet-street, next to the Miter, 1627.

Hammer Price: £800

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119 Bacon (Sir Francis) Considerations Touching A Warre With Spaine, rare first edition, Imprinted, 1629.

Lot 119

Bacon (Sir Francis) Considerations Touching A Warre With Spaine, rare first edition, Imprinted, 1629.

Hammer Price: £750

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120 Bacon (Sir Francis) The Essayes or Counsels, Civill and Morall, Printed by John Beale, 1639; and 3 other 17th century editions (5)

Lot 120

Bacon (Sir Francis) The Essayes or Counsels, Civill and Morall, Printed by John Beale, 1639; and 3 other 17th century editions (5)

Hammer Price: £650

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