{"product_id":"bacons-essays-francis-bacon-macmillan-and-co-1906-fine-prize-binding","title":"Bacon's Essays – Francis Bacon (Macmillan and Co., 1906, Fine Prize Binding)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Macmillan and Co. edition (1906) of Francis Bacon's \u003cem\u003eEssays\u003c\/em\u003e is presented in a handsome contemporary half morocco binding, of interest to collectors of fine bindings, Francis Bacon, and early 20th century decorative books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003eA very good copy in a distinguished red morocco binding over marbled boards. The spine is richly gilt-tooled in compartments with elaborate floral and foliate decoration, with a red morocco title label lettered in gilt. The front board carries a circular armorial device at the centre. The binding shows honest age - the spine is somewhat darkened and rubbed, with a small chip to the head, and the front board has light surface wear — but the overall effect remains handsome and distinguished. The interior pages are age-toned as expected but clean and tight throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: The Essays, Colours of Good and Evil \u0026amp; Advancement of Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Francis Bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Macmillan and Co. Limited, London \/ The Macmillan Company, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 1906\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Half red morocco over marbled boards, gilt-tooled spine, contemporary or near-contemporary rebind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e A finely bound Macmillan edition of Bacon's collected \u003cem\u003eEssays\u003c\/em\u003e, together with \u003cem\u003eColours of Good and Evil\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Advancement of Learning\u003c\/em\u003e - three of the most celebrated works of the English Renaissance. The gilt-tooled half morocco binding makes this an attractive addition to any library of decorative or literary bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancis Bacon's \u003cem\u003eEssays\u003c\/em\u003e (first published 1597, expanded 1612 and 1625) are among the founding texts of English prose literature - pithy, worldly, and endlessly quotable meditations on subjects ranging from truth and death to gardens and ambition. \u003cem\u003eThe Advancement of Learning\u003c\/em\u003e (1605) is his great philosophical manifesto for empirical inquiry. This Macmillan edition presents both works in a binding that does full justice to their stature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55575554883924,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/5972\/1556\/files\/bacons-essays-lord-francis-bacon-1600x1600-0580.jpg?v=1776527922","url":"https:\/\/www.alexanderdavidfinebooks.co.uk\/products\/bacons-essays-francis-bacon-macmillan-and-co-1906-fine-prize-binding","provider":"Alexander David Fine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}