The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, Lord High Chancellor of England. In four volumes. With several additional pieces, never before printed in any edition of his works. To which is prefixed, a new life of the author, by Mr. Mallet

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• The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, Lord High Chancellor of England. In four volumes. With several additional pieces, never before printed in any edition of his works. To which is prefixed, a new life of the author, by Mr. Mallet
• Works

People / Organizations

• Francis Bacon (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for A. Millar, against St. Clement's Church, in the Strand, M.DCC.XL. [1740]

Publication year

1740

ESTC No.

T52745

Grub Street ID

279762

Description

4v.,plates : ports. ; 2°.

Note

Titlepages in red and black

Imprint to vol.3 reads: "printed for J. Walthoe, D. Midwinter, W. Innys, A. Ward, D. Browne, C. Davis, J. and R. Tonson, and A. Millar

With a list of subscribers in vol.1

The ornaments are those used by Henry Woodfall

David Mallet's 'Life of Francis Bacon' was reissued as a separate publication in 1760.