[Benjamin FRANKLIN & Richard JACKSON]. An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania … Founded on authentic documents. London: 1759. Octavo. (Toned, occasional light damage to blank margins). Modern morocco-backed marbled paper-covered boards, spine gilt. Provenance: James Kemer (two inscriptions, one cut down and mounted and dated 1761); Jas. H. Carr (inscription, dated 1857); King Lawrence Parker 9bookplate). First Edition – Franklin’s arguments against the Pennsylvania Proprietors. Sabin 25512; Howes P-204; Ford 253; Reese Struggle for North America 46 ("This book was for many years attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but it was more likely written by his co-agent in London, Richard Jackson, with Franklin's advice. The work was essentially an argument made, in reviewing the history of the province, for the rights of the Assembly over the Proprietors...The long duel between the Penn faction and the forces allied with the legislature colored Pennsylvania politics throughout the 18th century, finally coming to a head during the American Revolution").
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Property from a Lakeville, CT Estate

foxing to pages. some wear to cover edges, overall good condition