The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: Now printed for the first time from the Manuscript as Franklin wrote it, and including his Preliminary Outline

xix, 233 p. Includes illustrations. In Slipcase. Introduction by Carl Van Doren. Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. Unraveling the enigma of Franklin's character, the writing shows that he was the rare individual who placed the public interest before his own desires. This fine edition uses cream-white pwove paper made especially for this Heritage Club volume by the Connecticut Printers of Bloomfield. The paper was produced at the Warren mill in Westbrook, Maine. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. The Heritage Club Sandglass Number IV R: 39 (4 pages) with review of this work laid in.