The Essayes or Counsels Civill and Morall of Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St Alban.

The Shakespeare Head Press limited edition of this collection of Francis Bacon's reflective writings. Folio, printed on Batchelor’s Kelmscott hand-made paper, bound in the original publisher's full vellum by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles to the front panel and spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt. One of 250 numbered copies, this is number 53. In near fine condition with light spotting to the spine. Titles and initial letters designed by Joscelyne Gaskin. Ownership plate to the front pastedown of James Harold Leighton. Housed in a custom slipcase.