Memoires de la Vie Privee de Benjamin Franklin, Ecrits par Lui-Meme at Adresses a Son Fils

Name/Title

Memoires de la Vie Privee de Benjamin Franklin, Ecrits par Lui-Meme at Adresses a Son Fils

Description

The first edition of Franklin's famous autobiography in a fine period binding. This is certainly Franklin's best-known book and a classic piece of Americana. In it, Franklin tells the story of his climb, by means of thrift and frugality, from poverty to success and influence. It is also one of the best pictures of life in Philadelphia during his youth and middle age. Franklin is remarkably frank throughout the work about his motives and the people with whom he was involved.

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Other Number

Howes F-233, Sabin 25549, Streeter Sala 4171. Ford 383. Grolier American 100, 21.

Condition

Notes

1st edition, Contemporary calf, spine and blue paper covered boards. Overall a very good copy.