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Franklin, Benjamin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Political, Miscellaneous, and Philosophical Pieces: Arranged under the Following Heads ... General Politics; American Politics Before the Troubles; American Politics During the Troubles; Provincial or Colony Politics; Miscellaneous and Philsophical Pieces ... London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1779
8vo (8 1/4 x 5 1/16 in.; 210 x 128 mm). Engraved portrait of Franklin, 3 engraved plates (of which 1 is folding), 1 folding table; some moderate spotting on portrait and title, occasional mostly marginal spotting elsewhere. Contemporary polished tree calf, blind-ruled border, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine, in a morocco and cloth drop-box; rebacked with original title label laid down, corners torn.
8vo (8 1/4 x 5 1/16 in.; 210 x 128 mm). Engraved portrait of Franklin, 3 engraved plates (of which 1 is folding), 1 folding table; some moderate spotting on portrait and title, occasional mostly marginal spotting elsewhere. Contemporary polished tree calf, blind-ruled border, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine, in a morocco and cloth drop-box; rebacked with original title label laid down, corners torn.
Provenance
Acquisition: Bauman Rare Books
Literature
Ford 342; Howes F330; Sabin 25565
Condition
some moderate spotting on portrait and title, occasional mostly marginal spotting elsewhere. Contemporary polished tree calf, blind-ruled border, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine; rebacked with original title label laid down.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of this collection of "such of Franklin's Miscellaneous and Philosophical pieces as are not elsewhere in print" (editor). The only edition of Franklin's writing (other than scientific) printed during his lifetime " ... done with Franklin's knowledge and consent, and contains an 'errata' made by him for it" (Ford).
The collection contains works on national and provincial politics, the Stamp Act, wealth, smuggling, spelling, lightning, weather and clouds, and the Aurora Borealis.