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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, POLITICAL PIECES FIRST ED 1779

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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

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1926 Illustrated Benjamin Franklin The First Civilized American: 1926 Illustrated Benjamin Franklin The First Civilized American

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Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Programmed Classics: "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", stated First Edition of the Programmed Classics, published by Communication and Studies Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, undated, 1960s. US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ----

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First Newspaper of Benjamin Franklin, 1723: First Newspaper of Benjamin Franklin, 1723 Max 12"x 8 1/2".

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Works of Benjamin Franklin - 10 Vols., Circa 1840: Works of Benjamin Franklin, American statesman, inventor, diplomat, first Postmanster General and signer of the Declaration of Independence, 10 volumes, in three-quarter leather bindings on marbled bo

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, POLITICAL PIECES FIRST ED 1779

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Political, Miscellaneous and Philosophical Pieces by Benjamin Franklin. Published by J. Johnson in London 1779. First edition. Book is quarter bound in tan leather with marbled boards. Spine features gilt titling on a black field. This is the only edition of Benjamin Franklin's writings (other than his scientific studies) that was published during his lifetime. It's a scarce work by an important writer. 8vo.

Condition

Book has been re-bound. Some wear and scuffing on leather and boards, particularly at the edges. Front pages have light foxing. Some yellowing of pages as well. h. 8.75", w. 7", d. 1.25"

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, POLITICAL PIECES FIRST ED 1779

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