BACON, FRANCIS, Sir. The Philosophical Works. 3 vols. 1733

BACON, FRANCIS, Sir. The Philosophical Works . . . methodized, and made English . . . with Occasional Notes . . . by Peter Shaw, M.D. [2], *v, [1], iii-lxxix, 603; [52], 590, [2]; lx, [2], 632, [58] pages. 3 volumes. 4to, contemporary calf gilt with morocco lettering pieces (missing one from Volume 1 spine), top of spines chipped, joints cracked or starting; Volume 1 with B1 (fly-title to De Augmentis Scientiarum) soiled and light marginal dampstaining at end, minor marginal soiling and foxing in Volume 3. London: J. J. and P. Knapton et al., 1733