FRANKLIN, Benjamin. The Works of the late Dr Benjamin Franklin; in two volumes; containing his Life and Essays with various pieces, which have never appeared in any edition of this size. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1812.

Price: US$334.15 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Twelvemo : Vol I pp. (2, frontis) (3) 4-204 (2, blank) Vol II pp. (4, incl frontis) (3) 4-228 (2, blank) : blank e.p.s : all edges dyed dark green : three quarter leather over paper covered boards : volume numbers in gilt to spines : no raised bands but double gilt rule borders creating five panels to each spine. Previously rebacked; joints starting again; corners pressed; endpapers lightly spotted; previous ownership signature dated Dec. 1849; light toning, occasional fox mark. A charming pocket size edition of Franklin's works.

Seller: Archives Fine Books (ANZAAB, ILAB), Brisbane, QLD, Australia