Description: Rare, Poor Richard Almanacks for the years 1733-1758 by Benjamin Franklin V-I&II.includes a signed woodcut/linocut portrait of Franklin, (Text below borrowed from another ebay listing- i did not write this, but the factual info is there as it is the same book set.) Rare Highly-Collectible Genuine set of two Books • Limited-Edition: 1391 of 1950 • The Complete Poor Richard Almanacks • authored & published by Benjamin Franklin, V-I 1733–1747 & V-II 1748-1758 • brown clothbound Hardcover with gold/gilt title on its spine – The Volume I & II set comes in its original carton storing slipcase “Dust Jacket” • printed with introduction by Whitfield J. Bell, Jr. • Original year 1732, First Edition – by Facsimile Imprint Society – The Meriden Gravure – E. Harold Hugo - Klaus Gemming - Monadnock • USA, 1970• This publication comes in a protective slipcase: 9⅛” x 5⅞” x 3¼”Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 73-100488Standard Books Set Number: 37636-006-1 • with original illustrationApprox. each book measurement: 8¾” x 5¾” x (V-I 1⅜” & V-II 1½”) inch thick.V-I • 360 pages / V-II • 420 pages • Very Limited Edition: 1950 total book sets printed • This set is Number: 1611Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) • Founding Father of the United States, was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher • A Drafter and Signer of the United States Declaration of Independence • Political party: IndependentIn Excellent vintage Condition! Both Books are in excellent Condition – almost good as New with light dust! The protective carton slipcase shows some normal for its age mild signs of wear due to its age and shelf-storage, as shown on the attached photos. Overall, this highly desirable book set is in Great Condition!Please see the attached photos:THE ATTACHED PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION / DESCRIPTIONPlease, let me know if you have any questions
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: Buffalo, New York
End Time: 2025-02-04T17:37:25.000Z
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Binding: Hardcover, clothbound with original slipcase
Place of Publication: Barre, Massachusetts, USA
Publisher: Facsimile Imprint Society – The Meriden Gravure
Subject: History
Modified Item: No
Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
Year Printed: 1970
Language: English
Illustrator: Benjamin Franklin
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Numbered
Author: Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Region: North America
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Rare Highly-Collectible Genuine set of two Books (1733-1758): Limited-Edition: 1391 of 1950
Character Family: Poor Richard Almanacks by Benjamin Franklin, 1733–1758