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].

Franklin, Benjamin; Price, Richard; Stueber, Henry

Published by [publisher not identified] Printed for the proprietor,, Huntingdon, (Pennsylvania), 1800

About this Item

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. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• 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].
• Publisher: [publisher not identified] Printed for the proprietor,, Huntingdon, (Pennsylvania)
• Publication Date: 1800
• Binding: Full Calf
• Edition: Later American Edition.
• Condition: Very Good Minus
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana
  • U.S. History