William Temple Franklin / MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Description: MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LLD, FRS &C., MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE COURT OF FRANCE, AND FOR THE TREATY OF PEACE AND INDEPENDENCE WITH GREAT BRITAIN, &C., & C. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF TO A LATE PERIOD AND CONTINUED TO THE TIME OF HIS DEATH BY HIS GRANDSON, WILLIAM TEMPLE FRANKLIN. (SIX VOLUMES, COMPLETE); Comprising the Private Correspondence and Public Negotiations of Dr. Franklin; and His Select Political, Philosophical, and Miscellaneous Works, Published from the Original Mss Author: Franklin, Benjamin. (Edited by William Temple Franklin) Title: MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LLD, FRS &C., MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE COURT OF FRANCE, AND FOR THE TREATY OF PEACE AND INDEPENDENCE WITH GREAT BRITAIN, &C., & C. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF TO A LATE PERIOD AND CONTINUED TO THE TIME OF HIS DEATH BY HIS GRANDSON, WILLIAM TEMPLE FRANKLIN. (SIX VOLUMES, COMPLETE); Comprising the Private Correspondence and Public Negotiations of Dr. Franklin; and His Select Political, Philosophical, and Miscellaneous Works, Published from the Original Mss Publication: London, England: Henry Colburn, 1833 Edition: "New Edition" (Second Issue) Description: Hardcover. Six volumes, edited by Benjamin Franklin's grandson. Original blue and gray cardboard as issued (owner could then bind as he chose). Bookplates of Frederick J. Edlmann of Hawkwood to each of the six volumes. Volume one shows missing paper to spine, the rest show shelf-rubbing to spine-caps, and a very few short external tears. Internally very clean copy. Fold-out diagrams of scientific apparatus, and a map, in sixth volume.Includes the complete account of Franklin's own Autobiography, the premier American classic. William Temple Franklin inherited the papers, but failed to publish them for so long, he was accused of a cover-up on behalf of powerful British figures. He denies this in the introduction, but seems to have delayed publishing nevertheless until everyone was dead. Fair. Some little known treasures of Franklin therein, an example being a dialogue or legal undertaking between Franklin the accused, and Gout, the accuser. Seller ID: 78939 Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 780 USD

Location: Eugene, Oregon

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