The Works of the late Dr Benjamin Franklin; in two volumes; containing his Life and Essays with various pieces, which have never appeared in any edition of this size
by FRANKLIN, Benjamin
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- very good
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1812. Very good. Twelvemo : Vol I pp. (2, frontis) (3) 4-204 (2, blank) Vol II pp. (4, incl frontis) (3) 4-228 (2, blank) : blank e.p.s : all edges dyed dark green : three quarter leather over paper covered boards : volume numbers in gilt to spines : no raised bands but double gilt rule borders creating five panels to each spine.
Previously rebacked; joints starting again; corners pressed; endpapers lightly spotted; previous ownership signature dated Dec. 1849; light toning, occasional fox mark. A charming pocket size edition of Franklin's works.
Previously rebacked; joints starting again; corners pressed; endpapers lightly spotted; previous ownership signature dated Dec. 1849; light toning, occasional fox mark. A charming pocket size edition of Franklin's works.
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- Bookseller
- Archives Fine Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4299
- Title
- The Works of the late Dr Benjamin Franklin; in two volumes; containing his Life and Essays with various pieces, which have never appeared in any edition of this size
- Author
- FRANKLIN, Benjamin
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Oliver & Boyd
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1812
- Keywords
- Essays; Letters; Poetry
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Archives Fine Books
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Brisbane, Queensland
About Archives Fine Books
Archives Fine Books has been serving readers, collectors and institutions since 1985. Located in a heritage listed building in the heart of Brisbane's business district, it boasts a large inventory of fine second hand, collectible and rare books.
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