The private correspondence of Benjamin Franklin, LL.D. F.R.S. &c. . ... Comprising a series of letters on miscellaneous, literary, and political subjects: written between the years 1753 and 1790; illustrating the memoirs of his public and private life, and developing the secret history of his political transactions and negociations. Published from the originals, by his grandson William Temple Franklin. In two volumes. ...
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Category
Books
Date
1817
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Chirk Castle, Wrexham
NT 3038153
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v. . facsim.. . 8vo.. Previous shelfmark: G.4.5-6. Christies, 21 June 2004, lot 635.. Provenance: Bookplate in both vols: Chirk Castle R. E. Myddelton [i.e. Robert Edward Myddelton (1866-1949)]; crest, signed and dated: W.P.B. 1914. manuscript inscription on title pages: "Ch M Biddulph" [i.e. Charlotte Myddelton (1770-1843)].. Binding: Nineteenth-century sprinkled calf bindings; gilt roll pattern border on boards. Both vols. rebacked in gold-tooled goatskin.
Makers and roles
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) William Temple Franklin (1760-1823)