- 37
Bacon, Sir Francis
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bacon, Sir Francis
- Scripta in naturali et universali philosophia. Amsterdam: Louis Elsevir, 1653
- Paper
12mo (118 x 64mm.), additional engraved title-page, woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, folding letterpress table (slightly torn without loss), old calf, occasional light damp-staining towards end, binding rubbed and rebacked
Provenance
T. Jollies, early inscription on frontispiece
Literature
Caillet 617; Gibson, Bacon 223; Pieters 181; Willems 1157
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"An important collection of Bacon's minor writings" (Gibson). This is the first printing of this collection, edited by Isaac Gruter.