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1759 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Authored, First Edition Colonial History of Pennsylvania!

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1759 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Authored, First Edition Colonial History of Pennsylvania!
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True First Edition of Benjamin Franklin’s Authored 1759 444 Page Book on the Colonial History of Pennsylvania
1759-Dated French & Indian War Era, True First Edition, Hardcover Book titled, “An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pensylvania, From its Origin; So far as regards the Several Points of Controversy,...” (History of Pennsylvania), authored by Benjamin Franklin, Printed for R. Griffiths, London, Choice Very Fine.
This 1759 Benjamin Franklin authored Book’s title page reads; “An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pensylvania, From its Origin; So far as regards the feveral Points of Controversy, which have, from Time to Time, arisen Between The Several Governors of that Province, and Their feveral Assemblies. Founded on authentic Documents.” A famous historic quote from the book also appears: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Page 289.” Gilt text printed on its spine reads: “History of Pensylvan.”

The true so called First Edition. It was not until the American Edition in 1812 that Benjamin Franklin’s name actually appears as the author on the title page. This is an original hardcover in contemporary Calf, measuring 8.25” x 5.25”, Octavo, 444 page, complete. Some wear at folds of spine, but still fully intact. The first sheet with outer tone transfer from the leather cover. Interior pages are crisp and well printed. A rare interesting book authored by Benjamin Franklin from the French and Indian War era.