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Franklin, Benjamin : The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and a Sketch of Franklin's Life from the Point Where the Autobiography Ends Drawn Chiefly from His Letters with Notes and a Chronological Historical Table

The Riverside Press, Cambridge, 1896

[1896] Antiquarian hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. [Not a new reproduction.]The Riverside Literature Series. About 4-7/8-inches wide x 7-1/8-inches tall. Green binding, 253 printed pages, two pages of ads at end. Condition: Age toned binding with scribbling in pencil on back cover. Horizontal crease on top cover. Spine darken with age, fraying to top/foot. Corners turned in and showing a tad. Shelf wear. Edges age toned, top edge darker. Scattered rubbing, soiling. First hinge solid, but with ding and short cracks. Damp stain to first free endpaper, continuing through preliminaries and about 22 pages. Crack at gutter, between copyright page and contents listing. Except as noted, pages are Very Good (and readable). Overall book is Good. No tears or cracks to binding joints. No bookplates, stickers, writing in text, or page tears. Not a former library book. This fascinating book covers Franklin's boyhood, adventures in London, living in Philadelphia, his own business, George Whitefield, his public life, common sense in war matters, and more. Very comprehensive index. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Dustjacket

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