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The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, Volumes 1-30.

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The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, Volumes 1-30.
<B>Benjamin Franklin. </B></I><B><I>The Papers of Benjamin Franklin. </B></I></B></I> New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1959-1993. <BR>First hardcover editions. Thirty octavo volumes. <BR><BR>Brown cloth with gilt spine titles and decoration on front covers. Volumes 1-22 include a former owner's book plates, some of which have become detached, leaving adhesive residue inside the front covers. Overall near fine to fine.<BR><BR>A collaboration between Yale University and the American Philosophical Society, <I>The Papers of Benjamin Franklin</B></I> project was established in 1954. Volumes 1-22 cover the years 1706-1776, including Franklin's early life, years in Philadelphia, and trips to England. Volumes 23-38 cover 1776-1783, including his years in France. This lot includes the first thirty volumes in the series.<BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)