The Sayings Of Poor Richard The Prefaces, Proverbs, And Poems Of Benjamin Franklin
by Franklin, Benjamin; Collected & edited by Paul Leicester Ford
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Cooperstown, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York & London: G. P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press. Good. 1890. Hardcover. Binding is cracked preceding the frontis. Leaves from the frontis through page 24 are a bit loose. Title page has a long tear along the spine edge. Covers have slight wear to the corners and edges. Owner's inscription on a front blank. ; "Originally printed in Poor Richard's Almanacs for 1733-1758." Approx. 3 3/4" wide by 5 1/2". ; 288 + ads pages .
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- Bookseller
- Willis Monie Books - ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 332459
- Title
- The Sayings Of Poor Richard The Prefaces, Proverbs, And Poems Of Benjamin Franklin
- Author
- Franklin, Benjamin; Collected & edited by Paul Leicester Ford
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press
- Place of Publication
- New York & London
- Date Published
- 1890
- Keywords
- Americana, Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard
Terms of Sale
Willis Monie Books - ABAA
All items are returnable within 14 days of receipt if not satisfied. NY residents will also be charged sales tax.
About the Seller
Willis Monie Books - ABAA
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Cooperstown, New York
About Willis Monie Books - ABAA
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- Cracked
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- Poor
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- Edges
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- Spine
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- Title Page
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