The Historie of Life and Death

On June 30, 2011, PBA Galleries will put up for auction a work described as including letters from Sir Francis Bacon, called, “The Historie of Life and Death. With Observations Naturall and Experimentall for the Prolonging of Life. Written by the Right Honorable Francis Lord Verulam, Viscount S. Alban.” Details
Description from PBA Galleries:
[8], lxx, [2], 302, [1 (errata)], [1 (ad)] pp. (4to), period paneled calf, gilt-decorated spine. Small Paper Copy.
Lacks the dedication leaf, as is usually the case. It was canceled due to the death of William III before the publication of this work. Editor’s preface signed R.S. i.e. Robert Stephens.
Condition: Heavily rubbed, mostly at edges, joints starting, corners exposed; hinges cracked; lightly foxed; very good.”