BACON, Francis “Essays” [W. L. Allison, 1888]

BACON, Francis. Essays.

New York: W. L. Allison, 1888. “Arundel Edition.” 8vo, approximately 7.5" x 5.25", 203pp with 5pp publisher's catalogue. Edited with notes by Joseph Devey, M.A. Publisher’s decorative green cloth stamped in black and gilt with geometric paneling and central vignette, spine lettered in gilt. Light rubbing at extremities with minor fraying at spine ends; some dulling to gilt and scattered handling marks to boards; text block evenly toned with a few small spots of foxing. Hinges cracked. Good.