Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint
Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint Francis Bacon History of Life Death Scientific Inquiry 1669 London rare imprint
$ 250.00

(Old Books, 17th Century Books, Science, Medicine, Sir Francis Bacon, History of Life & Death).

History Natural and Experimental of Life & Death: Or, Of the Prolongation of Life, by Francis, Lord Verulam [Sir Francis Bacon].
Published 1669, London by William Lee.
64 pages, complete. Text in English.

Disbound from a larger volume long ago, lacking covers. Spine edge thus rough. With pronounced old damp staining across the top

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding age worn, paper is toned and stained at top as seen, still sewn tight as issued, sound internally.

The book (without covers) displays a unique age patina, due to rarity any age flaws which are present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare 17th century imprint survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 11 1/4" H x 7 1/2" W.

[B11505].