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1758 the Way to Wealth Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard

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1758 the Way to Wealth Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard

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Old Antique Pocket-Sized Book, "THE WAY TO WEALTH" by Benjamin Franklin. This essay written by Franklin in 1758, is from a collection of advice in Poor Richard's Almanac. Not sure of the date, location or publisher of this particular printing. Book is incomplete. It appears to be printed either in the late 18th century or early 19th century. Printed page adhered to the inside cover gives a promotional description of Benjamin Franklin's book. Miniature wood-cut illustrations are interspersed among the text. Book contains approximately 42 printed pages and is about 3" x 5". paperboard covers. Condition: Some of the last pages are missing. overall soiling and foxing spots, occasional edge wear and tears. some areas of page loss. Please see scans for additional condition review.

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