Francis Bacon — Historia Vitae Et Mortis

Not Stated, Lugduni Batavorum; Joannis Mairs, 1637. Vellum. An early edition of this influential medical treatise on prolonging life by Francis Bacon, a sought after work by the important Tudor figure. In the original Latin.Register runs as *-******6, A-Q6, R4, T-Nn6, Oo10. Collated, lacking leaves R5-R6 and gathering S, a total of eight leaves, from pages 271 to 286Francis Bacon's medical treatise in which he ruminates on life and death. The text offers Bacon's advice, illustrating how to life a long and healthy life as well as practicing healthy habits. Some of Bacon's advice was natural and generally accepted, though he also offers experimental observations. Across the essays Bacon offers advice on herbs, medicines, food, drink, sleep, exercise, bathing, hygiene, climate, blood letting, and more.The subject of prolonging life was close to Bacon's heart - he saw this is one of the main objectives and highest goals of his new science.An early edition, this work was first published in 1623. In a contemporary vellum binding. Externally, binding is discoloured with some marks, as is usual with a vellum binding. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the tail of the spine. Rear endpaper is adhered to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Prior owner's ink to the title page with underlining to the text. Collated, lacking leaves R5-R6 and gathering S. Good . Ill.: None. Good .