Prefaces Proverbs Poems by Benjamin Franklin (46 results)

Hardcover. Pages slightly tanned. Covers and front and rear end pages are present but detached. Contents are clean and legible.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Binding is cracked preceding the frontis. Leaves from the frontis through page 24 are a bit loose. Title page has a long tear along the spine edge. Covers have slight wear to the corners and edges. Owner's inscription on a front blank. ; "Originally printed in Poor Richard's Almanacs for 1733-1758." Approx. 3 3/4" wide by 5 1/2". ; 288 + ads pages.

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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The rust colored boards are clean, the corners are very lightly bumped, the back cover had two minute white spots on upper right corner; the title is on the spine, is in black and there are a couple of light spots there as well. The endpapers are age yellowed and the first free page has some numbers and the word "fic +". The frontispiece is of Benjamin Franklin with the tissue paper still in place. The only date found to date, in this books is at the end of the introduction by Paul L. Ford and it is stated Dec.16, 1889 Brooklyn, N.Y. The interior is age yellowed, but in very good shape for its age.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Early reprint with no printing dates listed, ca. 1900-1920. Clean and tightly bound in navy quarter leather binding with gilded titles and top text block edge. Small format, 3 3/4" X 5 1/2", pps. 228. Very light shelf wear to the binding. A previous owner's name is penned in front and a few page margins are slightly rough cut. Still, a nice copy.

Condition: Fair. . No date stated. Spine head worn. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (humor, advice, reference).

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: Near Fine. Limited edition. Limited edition. A Near Fine copy. 8vo. Bound in full brown leather, elaborately decorated in gilt. All edges gilt; moire silk end papers. Silk ribbon marker. Light shelf wear to the bottom edges, else Fine. Poor Richard's Almanack 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. Part of the Franklin Library's "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature.".

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Prefaces, Proverbs, and Poems of Benjamin FranklinIf we examine an almanac of thelast century, we are struck with the paucity of reading mat ter which sufiiced to cause it to be read to pieces. A title-pag.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Lovely book bound in full leather with raised bands, gilt decoration, silk moire endpapers, silk ribbon bookmark sewn-in, all edges gilt. In near pristine condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in the early 18th century, is a collection of almanacs written by the pseudonymous Poor Richard. The work is a fascinating blend of humor, wit, and wisdom, and offers a unique glimpse into the lives and minds of ordinary people during a turbulent period in American history. The author's homespun philosophy and practical advice on everything from farming to marriage have ensured the book's enduring popularity. More than just a collection of practical advice, this book is also a valuable historical document, providing insights into the social, economic, and political realities of colonial America. The author's keen observations on the human condition and his wry humor make this book a delightful read for anyone interested in early American history or literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Pocket size, quarter gilt decorated cloth over decorated paper-covered edgeworn boards; old library labels carefully removed from front endpaper & pastedown; blindstamp of Keele University at foot of title page o/w fine internally; top edge gilt, uncut elsewhere; frontispiece portrait; 288pp plus 7pp publisher's catalogue.

Originally printed in poor Richard's Almanacs for 1733-1758. Collected and eidited by Paul Leicester Ford. New York, Putnam 1889. 288 S., OLederband m. Kopfgoldschnitt. Kl.-8vo. Mit einer Widmung, sonst gut.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

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Edition limited to an unspecified number; 8vo, pp. [8], 265, [1]; original full brown gilt-stamped morocco, silk moiré endpapers, silk ribbon bookmark, a.e.g.; fine, bright copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 308. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1889 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 308.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 306. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1889 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 306.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leather_Bound. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. The 100 Greatest Masterpieces Of American Literature; 265 pages; Book is slightly different from stock photo. Very Good overall condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.