The works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin; consisting of his Life written by himself: together with Essays, humorous, moral, and literary; chiefly in the manner of the Spectator.

People / Organizations

• Philip Arnold ("printed for")
• Benjamin Franklin (Author)

Imprint

New-York: Printed for Philip Arnold, 1797.

Publication year

1797-1797

ESTC No.

W17372

Grub Street ID

326915

Description

184,104,[4]p., [1]leaf of plates : port. ; 8⁰

Note

Two volumes in one. Volume 1 contains the Life of Franklin, v. 2 the Essays.

Preface includes a letter by Richard Price. Pages 114-174 have the continuation of Franklin's life written by Henry Steuber.

Error in paging: p. 85-92, 1st count, misnumbered 84-91.

Frontispiece portrait engraved by P.R. Maverick.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: pi? A-2N? (pi2, 2N4 blank). - CHECK FOR MISSING PORTRAIT