Poor Richard: The Almanacks for the Years 1733-1758

Published by The Heritage Press, New York, 1964

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Each of the twenty-six issues of the American founder's legendary periodical are reproduced in this special Heritage Press edition. Displaying Benjamin Franklin's wit and wisdom, these issues were very popular in the American colonies. In a prefatory note, the editors explain that material not authored by Franklin has been omitted from this edition. With the pseudonym of Mr. Franklin (Richard Saunders, or "Poor Richard") represented on title page. Includes illustrations in both color and black & white by Norman Rockwell, and with an introduction by Van Wyck Brooks. With translations of foreign aphorisms and end notes at rear of volume. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. XIV: 29). --- A sizeable quarto, about 12 inches tall. In tan buckram covers with various blindstamped patterned signs of the Zodiac on cover; gilt-stamped titling on spine. Volume housed in brown paper-covered slipcase. --- A bright, tightly-bound, complete copy lacking apparent damages. Structurally sound slipcase with minor soiling, else lacking noticeable damages. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Quarto (11 to 13 in. tall); xi, [5], 3-300 pages.…

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Title
Poor Richard: The Almanacks for the Years 1733-1758
Author
SAUNDERS, Richard; [FRANKLIN, Benjamin]
Publisher
The Heritage Press, New York
Publication year
1964
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
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