The Twoo Bookes of Francis Bacon. Of the proficience and advancement of Learning, divine and humane.
[BACON Sir Francis] 1561-1626
A Very Good example of Bacon's First published works. Better known under title: Advancement of learning. In attractive full calf (c1818), decorative gilt tooling, edges rubbed. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling & titles. Internally, [2], 45…
Some Considerations Touching the Usefulnesse Of Experimental Naturall Philosophy,
[BOYLE Robert] 1627-1691
Boyle's Most Important Medical Work VG, 1st ed, 2 parts in 1 volume. Uncommon. Contemporary refurbished boxed calf. New spine to style, raised bands. Internally, half title, [1], 127, [1], [6] index, [2], [2], 3-48, 57-417 pp, [1], [16]…
Philosophical Essays Concerning Human Understanding.
[HUME David] 1711-1776
One of the most influential texts in the history of Western philosophy. VG, First Edition, 1748. In modern full dark calf (to style), gilt edge tooling. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling, gilt titles to red morocco label. Internally, [2], (iii-iv)…
Instauratio Magna [Novum Organum]
BACON Francis 1561-1629
A 'landmark in the advancement of human learning' (Pforzheimer). First edition, 1620, second issue. Bound within the first part of Summi Angliae Cancellarii, 1638 In contemporary full calf, gilt double fillet border to covers, spine with 6 raised…
Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces; Arranged under the Following Heads and Distinguished by Initial Letters in each Leaf: General Politics; American Politics before the Troubles; American Politics during the Troubles; Provincial or Colony Politics; Miscellaneous and Philosophical Pieces.
FRANKLIN Benjamin 1706-1790
One of the earliest and most substantial reviews of Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces. First edition, in CONTEMPORARY full calf, faded gilt edge tooling, corners rubbed. Spine, worn, edges chipped, short crack at base and also…
An Entire Body of Philosophy, According to the Principles of the Famous Renate Des Cartes, In three books: I. The Institution. II. The History of Nature. III. A Dissertation of the Want of Sense and Knowledge in Brute Animals
LE GRAND Anthony 1629-1699. BLOME Richard -1705 (translator?/editor).
VG, 1694, 1st English edition, 97 pls. In contemporary, boxed calf boards. Calf reback to style, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling, gilt title to red morocco label. Internally, frontis, [30], [7] pp - illustrations, [1], 403, [1], 1-92,…
An Introduction to Natural Philosophy. (Vol 1 only).
NICHOLSON William 1753-1815
1796,4th ed, 19 pls, VG, Vol 1 only (of 2). In contemporary tree calf, corners rubbed. Spine, gilt tooling, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, half title, [5], (vi-xx), 128, 141-144, 129-140, 145-359 pp (odd pagination but complete),…