Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: consisting of his Life, written by himself : together with Essays, humourous, moral and literary ; chiefly in the manner of the Spectator. : In two volumes. Volume I [-II].
by Franklin, Benjamin; Price, Richard; Stueber, Henry
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Minus/No Jacket, As Issued
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
Huntingdon, (Pennsylvania) : [publisher not identified] Printed for the proprietor,, 1800. Two volumes bound as one in original calf, Vol 1, vi, [1], 8-156 pages; Vol. 2, 117 pages. Frontispiece portrait of Franklin in beaver skin hat engraved by J. Bannerman. Preface includes a letter by Richard Price. Pages 96-147 of v. 1 have the continuation of Franklin's life by Henry Stueber. "Extracts from the last will and testament of Dr. Franklin."--Vol. 1, p. 146-156. Very Good Minus, joints opening but hinges still solid, boards rubbed, early prior owner name in ink at frontis, title, preface and "Life of..." pages, pencil and ink notations at end pages and paste downs, moderate browning throughout. A quite uncommon early American imprint, noted for the portrait of Franklin by Bannerman. An incomplete copy came to auction in 2015, else the last copy at auction was 1916, according to RareBookHub. Sabin 25602, Ford, P.L, Franklin 456, Early American imprints. First series ; no. 37442, English Short Title Catalogue;; W17376. . Later American Edition. Calf. Very Good Minus/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009915
- Title
- Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: consisting of his Life, written by himself : together with Essays, humourous, moral and literary ; chiefly in the manner of the Spectator. : In two volumes. Volume I [-II].
- Author
- Franklin, Benjamin; Price, Richard; Stueber, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Minus
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- Later American Edition
- Publisher
- [publisher not identified] Printed for the proprietor,
- Place of Publication
- Huntingdon, (Pennsylvania)
- Date Published
- 1800
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; U.S. History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- 12mo
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