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Lot 105: 1742 Benjamin Franklin Printing

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Lot  105: 1742 Benjamin Franklin Printing
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>Rare 1742 Printing by Benjamin Franklin</b>

<b>(BENJAMIN FRANKLIN).</b>
Rare 1742 printing of a German tract by Benjamin Franklin. 'Grundliche An-und Aufforderung an die Ehmalig erweckte hier und dar zerstreuete Seelen dieses Landes, in oder ausser Paretheyen, zur Neuen Umfassung, Gliedlicher Veringung, ein Gebets-Gemeinschaft...,' 7.5' x 5.75', 14 pages plus several blank leaves, Choice Extremely Fine. Bound in a lovely 20th Century red levant morocco with gilt lettering on the cover and spine, and gilt ornamentation around the edges. Printed in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin, who is famous not only for his statesmanship, but also for his fine print works. This example is in excellent condition, with nice, embossed printing and fresh paper. The binding shows some scuffing and light wear, but the contents are unaffected. Franklin imprints are highly desirable and this rare German printing is no exception.