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Francis Bacon Research Trust Journal Vol 3 Dedication to the Light PB
Francis Bacon Research Trust Journal Vol 3 Dedication to the Light PB
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Dedication to the Light, by Peter Dawkins. The Francis Bacon Research Trust Journal, Series I, Volume 3: Festival of Dedication. First edition, published by the Francis Bacon Research Trust, 1984. Large-format illustrated paperback, 160 pages.
Based on edited transcripts of lectures presented at the Festival of Dedication conferences in 1980 and 1982, together with additional material. Dawkins explores the Bardic mysteries, Taliesin, the reputed love affair between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, controversial theories concerning the birth and adoption of Francis Bacon, and the Gorhambury Platonic Academy. Extensively illustrated with historical portraits, emblematic title pages, diagrams and archival material.
Good-plus condition. Binding remains sound and the illustrated interior appears clean. Covers show noticeable fading, rubbing, creasing and edge and corner wear, including a creased upper-right corner. Please examine all photographs for condition details.
Based on edited transcripts of lectures presented at the Festival of Dedication conferences in 1980 and 1982, together with additional material. Dawkins explores the Bardic mysteries, Taliesin, the reputed love affair between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, controversial theories concerning the birth and adoption of Francis Bacon, and the Gorhambury Platonic Academy. Extensively illustrated with historical portraits, emblematic title pages, diagrams and archival material.
Good-plus condition. Binding remains sound and the illustrated interior appears clean. Covers show noticeable fading, rubbing, creasing and edge and corner wear, including a creased upper-right corner. Please examine all photographs for condition details.
