1670 Francis Bacon Sylva Sylvarum + New Atlantis Natural History Philosophy RARE

1670 Francis Bacon Sylva Sylvarum + New Atlantis Natural History Philosophy RARE

“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”

― Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon, one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. While most of his work deals with discovery, scientific method, and the scientific revolution, he did lean strongly toward Puritanism in his personal devotion.

This book ‘Sylva Sylvarum’ with ‘Novus Atlas’ is a famous set of philosophical treatises covering topics such as medical treatments for prolonged life and preservation of youth by using opium! Bacon wrote this book as a collection of miscellaneous topics – others include ancient wisdom and secrets. Also, this 1670 ‘final’ edition is bound with ‘New Atlantis’ and Bacon’s treatise on metals and minerals.

Item number: #21746

Price: $950

BACON, Francis

Sylva sylvarum; or, A natural history, in ten centuries : whereunto is newly added, the history natural and experimental of life and death; or, Of the prolongation of life

London: Printed for William Lee, 1670.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • Life of Bacon – [16], 14
  • New Atlantis – 3-31, [1]
  • Sylva Sylvarum (Natural History) – 215, [21]
  • On Life and Death – [8], 64
  • Articles of Inquiry – [2], 221-227, [1]
• Provenance: Bookplate – J. L. Loveridge
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~11.5in X 7.75in (29.5cm x 19.5cm)

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