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Pair of 19th Century Books Including Pennsylvania History and Benjamin Franklin

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Pair of 19th Century Books Including Pennsylvania History and Benjamin Franklin

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Lot of 2 antique books from the mid 19th century. Includes: 1) The History of Pennsylvania From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, edited by W.H. Carpenter and T.S. Arthur. Published by Lippincott, Grambo & Co. in 1854. 2) The Life of Benjamin Franklin by M.L. Weems. Published by Uriah Hunt, Philadelphia in 1835. *notes- both books have wear from age and use. Writing in pencil on blank page and tape on back cover on Benjamin Franklin.

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Pair of 19th Century Books Including Pennsylvania History and Benjamin Franklin

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