1876 Essays Lord Francis Bacon | Henry Altemus Vademecum Series | Pocket-Size Decorative Binding

A charming pocket-sized 1876 edition of Essays by Lord Francis Bacon, published by Henry Altemus of Philadelphia as part of the esteemed Vademecum Series—a collection of finely produced, portable classics designed to be carried and consulted.

Bound in soft sage-green cloth, the volume features delicate floral corner ornaments and a decorative spine panel. Ornamental title pages printed in blue and red, alongside a portrait frontispiece of Bacon. Binding tight and sound. Covers show some running and gentle fading consistent with age, with light rubbing and minor wear at the spine ends. Interior remains clean overall with light scattered foxing primarily at prelims. An early gift inscription dated Christmas 1876 appears to the front, reinforcing its original role as a personal volume.

Condition: Very Good.

Size: 4 1/2” x 6 1/2”

Bacon’s essays—on truth, ambition, fortune, and human nature—remain foundational, offering concise reflections intended as much for daily reading as for lifelong consideration.