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 ... To which is prefixed, a new life of the author, by Mr. Mallet.
Bacon, Francis,1561-1626.
London : printed for A. Millar,
1740.
David Mallet's 'Life of Francis Bacon' was reissued as a separate publication in 1760.
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.
The ornaments are those used by Henry Woodfall.
Titlepages in red and black.
With a list of subscribers in vol.1.
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