BACON, Francis (1561-1626). The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon Knight, His Majesties Attourney generall, touching Duells, upon an information in the Star-chamber against Priest and Wright . London: Robert Wilson 1614. Small 4 o (173 x 128 mm). Woodcut head-pieces on title and two text leaves, woodcut initial. (Title closely trimmed, marginal dampstaining.) Modern red morocco, edges gilt, by Riviere. Provenance : Viscount Birkenhead (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION of Bacon's charges against dueling. Leading the Star Chamber, Bacon brought his case to the court to see if it could "doe any good to tame and reclaime that evill which seems unbridled." Viewing dueling as a threat to their authority, Bacon and the governing bodies in England argued that the duel went against the will of God and therefore should carry a severe penalty. Gibson 102; STC 1125.
BACON, Francis (1561-1626). The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon Knight, His Majesties Attourney generall, touching Duells, upon an information in the Star-chamber against Priest and Wright . London: Robert Wilson 1614. Small 4 o (173 x 128 mm). Woodcut head-pieces on title and two text leaves, woodcut initial. (Title closely trimmed, marginal dampstaining.) Modern red morocco, edges gilt, by Riviere. Provenance : Viscount Birkenhead (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION of Bacon's charges against dueling. Leading the Star Chamber, Bacon brought his case to the court to see if it could "doe any good to tame and reclaime that evill which seems unbridled." Viewing dueling as a threat to their authority, Bacon and the governing bodies in England argued that the duel went against the will of God and therefore should carry a severe penalty. Gibson 102; STC 1125.
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