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Books and Manuscripts from the Collection of Jay I. Kislak. Sold to Benefit the Kislak Family Foundation.
Books and Manuscripts from the Collection of Jay I. Kislak. Sold to Benefit the Kislak Family Foundation.
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Franklin, Benjamin ["Richard Saunders"] | The 1763 issue of this renowned almanac
Auction Closed
April 26, 08:00 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Franklin, Benjamin ["Richard Saunders"]
Poor Richard Improved: Being an Almanack and Ephemeris...for...1763. Philadelphia: B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1762
8vo (180 x 98 mm, uncut). Woodcut zodiac man, woodcut monthly panels; dampstains and some light browning. Modern half red morocco, gilt-stamped title on spine.
The 1763 issue of this renowned almanac, this issue with medical remedies especially for children.
REFERENCE:
Drake 9857; Evans 9263; Hildeburn 1850; Miller 783
PROVENANCE:
Ira Lipman, his sale, Sotheby's New York, 4 June 2013, lot 64