Lot 0147

The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin First Ed 1793

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Collectibles

Sold

Six Schoolboy Works, 19th c., about Benjamin Franklin, including an early copy of The Franklin: Six Schoolboy Works, 19th c., about Benjamin Franklin, including an early copy of The Franklin Family Primer (1807); an early spurious "Parley's" Life of Benjamin Franklin (1836); a first edition of S

2022Six Schoolboy Works, 19th c., about Benjamin Franklin, including an early copy of The FranklinSee Sold Price

Sold

1806 Works of the Late Dr Benjamin Franklin: Title: 1806 Works of the Late Dr Benjamin Franklin Description: "Works of the Late Dr, Benjamin Franklin Consisting of His Life Written by Himself; Together with Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary

20221806 Works of the Late Dr Benjamin FranklinSee Sold Price

Sold

The Works of Benjamin Franklin, Vol I, 1806: The Works of Benjamin Franklin, Vol I, 1806, The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals, of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin...with Memoirs of His Early Life Written by Himself. Vol. I only

2022The Works of Benjamin Franklin, Vol I, 1806See Sold Price

Sold

Works of the Late Dr. Benj. Franklin, 1810: Full leather. “Works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Memoirs of his early life, written by himself, together with a collection of his Essays, Humorous, Moral and Literary, Chiefly i

2018Works of the Late Dr. Benj. Franklin, 1810See Sold Price

Sold

Memoirs: Life & Writings of Benjamin Franklin, 1819: Book Title: Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin….Comprising the Private Correspondence and Public Negotiations of Dr. Franklin… Author: Benjamin Franklin Publishing: London: Henr

2016Memoirs: Life & Writings of Benjamin Franklin, 1819See Sold Price

Sold

Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography, Heritage Press Ed. 1951, illustrated: "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", now printed for the first time from the manuscript as Franklin wrote it, and including his Preliminary Outline; with an Introduction by Carl Van Doren, and il

2023Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography, Heritage Press Ed. 1951, illustratedSee Sold Price

Sold

Johns, Poor Richard Comes to Life, Ben Franklin 1942: "Poor Richard Comes to Life", by Bessie W. Johns, illustrated by Richard Bailey, published by The John Day Company, New York, 1942, First Edition. Fun book detailing Benjamin Franklin's sayings. Lots

2022Johns, Poor Richard Comes to Life, Ben Franklin 1942See Sold Price

Sold

Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography ++1st Student Ed. 1896: "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", published by American Book Company, New York and Cincinnati, Special student edition with footnotes and supplements published in 1896. First Edition with '189

2022Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography ++1st Student Ed. 1896See Sold Price

Sold

1819 Memoirs: Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin: Item: 1819 Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin “Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin…Written by Himself to a Late Period and Continued to the time of his Death B

20171819 Memoirs: Life and Writings of Benjamin FranklinSee Sold Price

Sold

David Jackson: Scenes from his Life. First Ed.: [Art/Illustrated] David Jackson: Scenes from his Life. Texts by the artist and James Merrill. Nadja, New York, 1994. First Edition. Printed in Celebration of David Jackson's seventy-second birthday. L

2021David Jackson: Scenes from his Life. First Ed.See Sold Price

Sold

Benjamin Franklin's First Paper: An 1856 facsimile of the first paper issued by Franklin, printed on a press once used by him. 12" x 9". 2 pp.

2021Benjamin Franklin's First PaperSee Sold Price

Sold

U.S. Commemorative Silver Dollar Sets: (3) Thomas Edison, (2) U.S. Constitution, 1988 Olympics, (2) Benjamin Franklin, First Flight Centennial and Dolly Madison - Boxes have slight wear. All Have Certificates - See photos for condition and

2022U.S. Commemorative Silver Dollar SetsSee Sold Price

Sold

Works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin. 1794.: Franklin, Benjamin. Works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin together with Essays, Humourous, Moral and Literary. New York: Samuel Campbell, 1794. 2 volumes bound in one. Small octavo. v, [1], 206; 142

2023Works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin. 1794.See Sold Price

Sold

1851 Life of Benjamin Franklin Autobiography Essays Founding Father Americana: 1851 Life of Benjamin Franklin Autobiography Essays Founding Father Americana â€œEither write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” â€• Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Fran

20231851 Life of Benjamin Franklin Autobiography Essays Founding Father AmericanaSee Sold Price

Sold

1844 1ed Life of Benjamin Franklin by Sparks Americana: 1844 1ed Life of Benjamin Franklin by Sparks Americana Autobiography Electricity â€œEither write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” â€• Benjamin Franklin Benjamin F

20211844 1ed Life of Benjamin Franklin by Sparks AmericanaSee Sold Price

Sold

1860 Life of Benjamin Franklin Americana Politics: 1860 Life of Benjamin Franklin Americana Politics Electricity Revolutionary War “If you would not be forgotten As soon as you are dead and rotten, Either write things worth reading, Or do things wor

20211860 Life of Benjamin Franklin Americana PoliticsSee Sold Price

Related Collectibles

1832 Thomas Jefferson 1st ed Rayner Letters Correspondence Monticello Portrait: 1832 Thomas Jefferson 1st ed Rayner Letters Correspondence Monticello Portrait “I cannot live without books.” ? Thomas Jefferson An important, first edition printing of Rayners Sketches of the

Jun 02, 20241832 Thomas Jefferson 1st ed Rayner Letters Correspondence Monticello Portrait

1856 Benjamin Franklin Life & Autobiography Essays Marriage Slavery Chess Wealth: 1856 Benjamin Franklin Life & Autobiography Essays Marriage Slavery Chess Wealth “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” ? Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklins fa

Jun 02, 20241856 Benjamin Franklin Life & Autobiography Essays Marriage Slavery Chess Wealth

$160

1st Ed. "Life and Death in Rebel Prisons" 1865: For your consideration is this Rare 1865 First Edition of, "Life and Death in Rebel Prisons" by Robert H. Kellogg. A rare illustrated US Civil War book that gives the complete history of the inhumane

5 days Left1st Ed. "Life and Death in Rebel Prisons" 1865

$100

"Lives of the Presidents" B.J. Lossing 1st Ed 1848: Featured in this lot is this 1848 first edition book titled, "The Lives of The Presidents of the United States; Embracing a Brief History of the Principal Events of Their Respective Administrations" b

5 days Left"Lives of the Presidents" B.J. Lossing 1st Ed 1848

$100

1871 Mark Twain 1st ed Burlesque Autobiography & First Romance Illustrated: 1871 Mark Twain 1st ed Burlesque Autobiography & First Romance Illustrated A scarce first edition, first printing of Mark Twains comedic work entitled, Mark Twains (Burlesque) Autobiography and First

Jun 02, 20241871 Mark Twain 1st ed Burlesque Autobiography & First Romance Illustrated

$27

Rare 1887 1st Ed. "Hardtack & Coffee" by Billings: Offered in this lot is a rare 1887 First Edition of ?Hard Tack and Coffee: or The Unwritten Story of Army Life? by John D. Billings and illustrated by Charles W. Reed. ?Hardtack and Coffee? is one of

5 days LeftRare 1887 1st Ed. "Hardtack & Coffee" by Billings

$70

1885 1st Ed. Personal Memoirs of US Grant, 1st Ed.: Presented is the First Edition of the "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant", In Two Volumes, 1885, New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, Publishers. The memoirs of the great general and 18th U.S. Preside

5 days Left1885 1st Ed. Personal Memoirs of US Grant, 1st Ed.

$400

Joyce Carol Oates, Signed 1st Ed: Will You Always Love Me? 1996: Will You Always Love Me? By Joyce Carol Oates Signed by author: Joyce Carol Oates. First Edition preceding the trade edition, 1996 Published by Franklin Press exclusively for the members of the Signed

3 days LeftJoyce Carol Oates, Signed 1st Ed: Will You Always Love Me? 1996

$50

2006 Sealed Ben Franklin Coin & Chronicles Set: 2006 Sealed Ben Franklin Coin & Chronicles Set. The Franklin Set that Struck Collectors Like Lightning! The 2006 Scientist Coin & Chronicle Collection!Benjamin Franklin is truly one of our nation’s

Live Now2006 Sealed Ben Franklin Coin & Chronicles Set

$35

Live Now2006 Sealed Ben Franklin Coin & Chronicles Set

$35

2012 US Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set: 2012 US Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set. The 2012 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set is the sixth annual set of an exciting series honoring past U.S. Presidents in the order in whic

Live Now2012 US Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set

$50

Live Now2012 US Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set

$50

Roman Silver Eagle and Lamb Mount: 1st-4th century A.D. Modelled in the round on a trapezoidal plaque, the eagle gripping a lamb in its powerful claws, head raised and wings crossed; suspension loop absent. 8.53 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). A

Jun 05, 2024Roman Silver Eagle and Lamb Mount

£260

UNGER, Julius, ed. Fantasy Fiction Field. 1940-41. FIRST EDITION.: UNGER, Julius (1912-1963), ed. Fantasy Fiction Field. Brooklyn: Julius Unger, 1940-41. 40 issues in 40 original parts, 8vo. Photographs and prints tipped-in as issued (some light soiling). Bound toget

Jun 07, 2024UNGER, Julius, ed. Fantasy Fiction Field. 1940-41. FIRST EDITION.

$150

Ingrid Bergman (Signed): My Story, 1980 First Edition: My Story, by Ingrid Bergman and Alan Burgess. Signed by Ingrid Bergman on the front free endpaper. Stated First Edition by Michael Joseph, London, 1980. True UK first edition/first printing with First

3 days LeftIngrid Bergman (Signed): My Story, 1980 First Edition

$100

ORIGINAL M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) NATIONAL GALLERY EXHIBITION POSTER, 30IN x 30IN (76cm x 76cm): Original M.C. Escher (1898-1972) National Gallery of Art exhibition poster titled A Centennial Tribute. The underlying piece is titled Drawing Hands which was first produced by Escher in 1948. This li

May 30, 2024ORIGINAL M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) NATIONAL GALLERY EXHIBITION POSTER, 30IN x 30IN (76cm x 76cm)

$500

More Items in Collectibles

Gen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk: General William T. Sherman’s wartime saber WITH military chest or trunk marked “Care Depot QR.MR. St. Louis. MO,” “W.T. Sherman,” and “Books.” One of the most significant lot

15 hrs LeftGen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk

$14,500

Sex Pistols | Steve Jones Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Book, Photos, and DVD: A 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, serial #145418 with “Made In USA” stamped below, in an aged Alpine White finish. Formerly owned and stage played by Steve Jones of the semina

May 30, 2024Sex Pistols | Steve Jones Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Book, Photos, and DVD

$50,000

Captured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee): 9-star First National Confederate Flag. Original red and white cotton-silk (weft/warp) machine-sewn stripes. Navy blue canton with 9 painted gold-gilt stars. Accompanied by an old note of provenance a

2 days LeftCaptured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee)

$5,250

Charleston "Free Badge" c. 1785: c. 1785. Charleston, South Carolina "free badge." ~42mm x 38mm. Oval copper planchet, single obverse die, struck in relief. Obverse bears a Phrygian cap (liberty cap) on a pole emblazoned “Free.&rdq

15 hrs LeftCharleston "Free Badge" c. 1785

$6,250

Attr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer: Quarter plate daguerreotype of a US artillery lieutenant taken during the Mexican War era. Full leatherette case. A strikingly candid shot for the period, the subject’s stern expression belies his c

15 hrs LeftAttr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer

$1,200

A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword: **DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.** A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword. Measure 33" Overall, Blade 25 3/4". Provenance:

5 days LeftA Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$850

1842 “Porter” Slave Badge: Charleston, South Carolina "slave badge,” dated 1842. From the workshop of William M. Rouse, by city contract. This example was issued for a “Porter," a designation used to describe an enslave

15 hrs Left1842 “Porter” Slave Badge

$2,600

Pokemon Card binder, hits only: Large binder filled with Pokemon cards. This binder only has hits. We are a veteran owned company. Please look at the pictures carefully to determine what you believe the condition of collecitible is.

5 days LeftPokemon Card binder, hits only

$285

5 days LeftA Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$850

George Washington Signed Discharge: Partly printed discharge document signed by George Washington, as Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States. Newburgh, [New York], 4 January 1783. 1 page, ## x ## in. Undersigned by Washin

15 hrs LeftGeorge Washington Signed Discharge

$2,700

[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier: Sixth plate ambrotype. Full leatherette case. Portrait of a possible Texas Confederate soldier. A silver star device was used to pin up the brim of his light-toned headgear, a look often seen in image

15 hrs Left[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier

$750

1846 Slave Dealer's Token: Original slave auctioneer token of W. W. Wilbur, South Carolina and dated 1846. Tokens such as these were a common form of marketing one’s business or trade in the 19th Century. The obverse reads ��

15 hrs Left1846 Slave Dealer's Token

$275

Rare San Francisco Artist Reception Poster - 1969: Heading: (Hughes, Donald) Author: Title: Donald Hughes: Drawings Lithographs, and Toys Place Published: San Francisco Publisher: Date Published: August, 1969 Description: Pictorial

3 days LeftRare San Francisco Artist Reception Poster - 1969

$100

Captured Bowie Knife w/ Period Note of Provenance: Captured Confederate D-hilt Bowie knife. [Kenansville, North Carolina]: [Louis Froelich factory]. With original metal and leather sheath with affixed period notes. First note with only remnants. Secon

2 days LeftCaptured Bowie Knife w/ Period Note of Provenance

$2,000

MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 00-I8C, SERIAL #199860: MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 00-I8C, SERIAL #199860 (NEEDS REPAIR, HOLE)

5 days LeftMARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 00-I8C, SERIAL #199860

$950

[Civil War] Bullet Which Nearly Killed Soldier: Lead bullet encased in gold acorn fob with chain. Finely engraved: "W.D. Fiske / 14th Regt. C V / Fredericksburg / Dec 17, 1863." Acorn approx. 1 1/2 x 1 in. Overall length 6 1/2 in. Published in "Her

2 days Left[Civil War] Bullet Which Nearly Killed Soldier

$1,300

The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin First Ed 1793

Item Details

Description

A first edition (1793) autobiography titled 'The Private Life of the late Benjamin Franklin' originally written by himself, printed and now translated from the French for J. Parsons, bound in leather hardback.

Condition

Good condition overall having some separation of the cover from the spine, browning of paper due to age and bumped corners.

Buyer's Premium

The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin First Ed 1793

Name: The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin First Ed 1793
SKU: 146192588
Price: 2100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $3,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $500

Sell a Similar Item

3 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Atlanta, GA, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Atlanta Auction Gallery

TOP RATED

Atlanta, GA, United States

244 Reviews

4,437 Followers