Benjamin Franklin Poor Richard (7 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fine condition oversized (slightly under 12 inch Folio size) profusely illustrated with blind stamped front cover decorative designs and bright gold spine lettering. Table of Contents is as follows: An Introduction by Van Wyck Brooks; A Note on the Text; Poor Richard: 1733 to 1747; Poor Richard Improved: 1748 to 1758; Translations of Foreign Aphorisms and Notes. Illustrated with full page color plates and black-and-white drawings. Poor Richard's Almanack (sometimes Almanac) was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin, who adopted the pseudonym of "Poor Richard" or "Richard Saunders" for this purpose. The publication appeared continually from 1732 to 1758. It sold exceptionally well for a pamphlet published in the Thirteen Colonies; print runs reached 10,000 per year." - from Wikipedia "This edition contains the text of each of the twenty-six issues of Poor Richard's Almanack published by Benjamin Franklin. For the most part, meteorological and astrronomical material has been omitted, as well as a few factual articles to which Pooor Richard contributed neither his with nor his wisdom. The reader's attention is drawn to the Notes in the Appendix for (a) Poor Richard's use of astronomical and zodiacal symbols, (b) the ractions of some of his contemporaries to the early issues of Poor Richard, and (c) the sources of Franklin's borrowings. Also in the Appendix is an alphabetical list, with translations, of the aphorism that he printed in various foreign languages. Notes printed at the foot of the page are Franklin's own. Poor Richard occasionally repeats an aphorism - sometimes a few years later, sometimes only a few months later. In a very few instances (for reasons ty pographical) we have taken the similar liberty of transposing a proverb from its original month to another month of the same ALmanack. The texts in this edition have been scrupulously collated by Dr. Yvonne Noble with the rare originals in the collections of the following institutions, to whos directors the present publishers are happy to acknowledge their gratitude: American Philosophical Society, Franklin Institute, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Library Company of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Library, Rosenbach Foundation, New York PUblic Library, and Yale University Library ." - excerpt from A Note on the Text. Rockwell, Norman (illustrator). …

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 466 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 466 Language: English.…

Very good. A few minor margin tears, else clean. Size 19 x 24 Inches. A rare c. 1859 broadside illustrating the wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790). In mid-1800s, Franklin emerged as a near-mythic figure embodying the rags-to-riches dream, as well as the Amercian moral and intellectual values of ingenuity, hard work, thrift, and civic-mindedness. A Closer Look The image features 24 medallions, each with quotes from Benjamin Franklin's writings in Poor Richard's Almanac , covering topics ranging from work ethics to financial management to temperance. Each medallion features an illustration taken from Poor Richard's Almanac . Most were originally drawn by Robert Dighton - some of the original watercolors survive. There is a portrait of Franklin himself at center, along with birth and death dates. Pelton's mastery as a bank note engraver is much in evidence in the exceptional line and stipple work. Publication History and Census We note several variants on this piece. The earliest was issued c. 1795 in London by Bowles and Carver as Bowles's Moral Pictures, or Poor Richard Illustrated . A completely new version was engraved and issued Alvin Oliver Pelton and issued in the United States as early as 1859 by Samuel L. Allen and Thomas R. Holland. It was issued with subtitling and an N. Monroe imprint in 1868. The broadside was again reissued by Thomas O. H. Perry Burnham (1814 - 1891) in 1887. Of the American editions, we note examples at Yale (Clapp) and the Library of Congress (Burnham). All examples are scarce to the market. References: Library of Congress, PGA - Pelton, O.--Poor Richard illustrated (C size) [PandP]. OCLC 869566331.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1900. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 466, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 466 466.…