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[Franklin, Benjamin] [Jackson, Richard]

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[Franklin, Benjamin] [Jackson, Richard]
[Franklin, Benjamin] [Jackson, Richard]. An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pensylvania, From Its Origin; So Far as Regards the Several Points of Controversy, which Have, from Time to Time Arisen Between the Several Governors of That Province, and Their Several Assemblies. London: Printed for R. Griffiths, 1759. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Good condition. Founded on Authentic Documents. "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety - page 289" Franklin was believed to have been the author of this book, but was more likely written by Richard Jackson, his co-agent in London. viii, 18pp, 444pp, bound in 3/4 leather with marbled paper. Spine is taped, hinges cracked, few pages loose, occasional foxing. BINDING TIGHT. GOOD COPY OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK.