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1639 Publication of Sylva Sylvarum, or, A Natural Historie in Ten Centuries by Sir Francis Bacon and

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Bacon's Sylva Sylvarum 10th Edition 1676: Heading: Author: [Bacon], Francis, Lord Verulam Title: Sylva Sylvarum, Or, A Natural History in Ten Centuries Whereunto is newly added The History Natural and Experimental of Life and Death, or the P

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1651 Francis Bacon Sylva Sylvarum Atlantis: 1651 Francis Bacon Sylva Sylvarum Atlantis Natural History Philosophy ENGLISH ed “Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.” ― Fran

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1802 Works Francis Bacon Natural History Science: 1802 Works Francis Bacon Natural History Science English Sylva Sylvarum Essays “Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.” ― Franci

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BACON, Francis, Sir. The Elements of the Common Lawes of England. L: Printed by R. Young for the: BACON, Francis, Sir (1561-1626). The Elements of the Common Lawes of England. London: Printed by R. Young for the assigns of John More, 1639. 4to. (Some toning and spotting.) Contemporary calf,

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Doughty's The Cabinet of Natural History, First Edition & Bradley Martin Copy: DOUGHTY, J[ohn] and T[homas] Doughty (19th Century). The Cabinet of Natural History, and American Rural Sports with Illustrations. Philadelphia: J. & T. Doughty, 1830-33. First Edition. Comparables: S

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1851 1ed The Naturalist Natural History Animals Plants: 1851 1ed The Naturalist Natural History Animals Plants Flowers Science Botany ‘The Naturalist’ was a mid-19th-century periodical filled with articles and essays on all aspects of the natural world

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1841 Jardine Butterflies Moths Entomology: 1841 Jardine Butterflies Moths Entomology Lepidopterology Butterfly Art Color Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history

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1843 FISH Jardine Naturalist FISHING Salmon Carp Ichthyology Sea Scorpion Perch: 1843 FISH Jardine Naturalist FISHING Salmon Carp Ichthyology Sea Scorpion Perch Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural histo

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Jasper Johns / Francis Bacon: Two catalogue raisonnes. Hardcover.

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George Edwards, A Natural History of Uncommon Birds WITH Gleanings of Natural History: EDWARDS, George (1694-1773). A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of Some Other Rare and Undescribed Animals, Quadrupeds, Reptiles, Fishes, Insects, &c.; WITH: Gleanings of Natural History. London

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1863 BEAUTIFUL BINDING Insects Natural History: 1863 BEAUTIFUL BINDING Insects Natural History Entomology Butterflies Beetles A rare historical book in an exquisite, decorative binding! Abbot J.J. Bourasse was a French Catholic churchman who is pri

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Buffon natural history works with 739 plates: Heading: Author: Buffon, [George-Louis Leclerc Comte de] Title: Oeuvres complètes de Buffon, suivies de ses Continuateurs Daubenton, Lacépède, Cuvier, Duméril, Poiret, Lesson et Geoffroy-St.-Hila

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A Library of Over 230 Modern Art Books, References,: A Library of Over 230 Modern Art Books, References, Monographs, and Catalogues. 1990s/2000s. Artists include: Duchamp, Richard Hamilton, Francis Bacon, Giacometti, Man Ray, Picasso, Kandinsky, Calder,

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Wilson's Ornithology with 76 colored plates: Heading: (Ornithology) Author: Wilson, Alexander Title: American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States Place Published: Philadelphia Publisher:Bradford & Inskeep

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Memoirs of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum: Heading: (Hawaii & Polynesia) Author: Brigham, William T., et al. Title: Memoirs of The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum of Polynesian Ethnology and Natural History Place Published: Honolulu Publisher:Bis

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Bonaparte continues Wilson's Ornithology: Heading: (Ornithology) Author: Bonaparte, Charles Lucien Title: American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of Birds inhabiting the Unites States, not given by Wilson Place Published: Philadelphia P

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1639 Publication of Sylva Sylvarum, or, A Natural Historie in Ten Centuries by Sir Francis Bacon and

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An antique 5th edition publication of the Sylva Sylvarum, or, A Natural History in Ten Centuries, a collection of works written by Sir Francis Bacon and compiled by his chaplain WIlliam Rawley. Notably, this collection includes one of the first publications of Bacon's The New Atlantis. Measures 9 1/4" x 13 1/4" *note - expected wear with age, cover page is torn, some pages in front appear missing, markings noted throughout

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1639 Publication of Sylva Sylvarum, or, A Natural Historie in Ten Centuries by Sir Francis Bacon and

Name: 1639 Publication of Sylva Sylvarum, or, A Natural Historie in Ten Centuries by Sir Francis Bacon and
Brand: Francis Bacon
SKU: 160429932
Price: 225 USD
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