In 2 volumes. Vol. I, xii and 317 pp. uncut; vol. II, viii and 268 pp. engraved title with wolf-skin cap and spectacles portrait. 8° (119) This is Robinson's FIRST EDITION, 1793. It was reissued as a second edition without date. And again the Third Edition no date. This first edition has a leaf of errata at the end of the first volume, corrected in the other editions. On the first page of each sheet vol. I is marked vol. II, and vol. II is marked I. A printed note to the binder requests him to correct this by lettering the Life as vol. I, and the Essays as vol. II. In this work the editor, Dr. Price, for the first time supplements Franklin's Autobiography to 1731, translated from Buisson's French edition of 1791 (itself a translation of the original English) with a reprint of the Life of Franklin in the Columbian Magazine. The editor here on page 191 assigns this without qualification to Dr. Stuber, and so it has passed through many editions, before and since W. T. Franklin's corrected edition. Dr Price died in 1791, but the work was held back two years in deference to the rights of Temple Franklin, who was expected to issue soon the full and genuine Autobiography to 1757, which Dr Price in his Letter printed at the end of the preface said he had seen. WORKS of the late Doctor Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of his Life written by himself, together with Essays, etc. Dublin: Printed for P. Wogan, P. Byrne, J. Moore, and W. Jones, 1793, very curious portrait, viii and 303 pp. 8° (120) THE PRIVATE Life of the late Benjamin Franklin, LL.D. Late Minister & Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to France, etc. & Originally written by himself. And now translated from the French. To which are added, some account of his public life, a variety of anecdotes concerning him, by M. M. Brissot, Condorcet, Rochefoucault, Le Roy, &c. &c. And the Eulogium of M. Fauchet. London: J. Parsons, 1793, xvi and 324 pp. clean and uncut, boards. 8° (121) This edition by Parsons is another and probably authorized translation into English from the French translation of the original manuscript in the English of Franklin published by Buisson at Paris in 1791. Both this and Robinson's edition were held back nearly two years waiting for Temple Franklin's authorized work. They are different re-translations. WORKS of the late Doctor Benjamin Franklin. Consisting of his life written by himself, together with Essays, humorous, moral & literary. In the manner of the Spectator. Third edition. London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson [1794], vol. I, 317 pp.; vol. II, 290 pp. ; 2 vol. tree marbled calf gilt. 8° (122) INFORMATION to those who would remove to America. By Dr. Benjamin Franklin. London: M. Gurney, 1794, 23 pp. sewn. 8° (123) On the 24th page is M. Gurney's Advertisement, "Lately published, price one half-penny, or 3/ per 100. A Parable against Persecution. By Franklin.” THE WORKS of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, consisting of his Life Written by himself. Together with Essays Humorous, Moral, & Literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator. New York, Printed by Tiebout & Obrian for H. Gain, V. Nutter, R. McGill, T. Allen, J. Read, E. Duyckinck & Co. and Edward Mitchell [1793? 1st American Edition] portrait with fox skin cap and spectacles, title, engraved by P. R. Maverick, 172 and 142 pp. (124) WORKS of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin; consisting of his life, written by himself, together with Essays, humorous, moral & literary: Chiefly in the Manner of the Spectator. In 2 vol. The second American Edition. New York, Samuel Campbell, 1794, portrait engraved by B. Tanner, N. Y. Sept. 1794, 206 and 142 pp. 12° (125) THE WAY to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved. By Benj. Franklin, pp. 1-30; La Science du Bonhomme Richard, pp. 31-82; Lettres de Franklin, pp. 82-114; Dialogue entre la Goutte et Franklin, pp. 115-144; Quelques Mots sur l'Amérique, pp. 145-184; Observations sur les Sauvages du Nord de l'Amerique, Par Franklin, 28 pp. Paris: A. A. Renouard, 1795, LARGE PAPER, calf extra, gilt edges, fine portrait. 12° (126) THE WAY to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved by Benj. Franklin. La Science du Bonhomme Richard. Lettres de Franklin. Dialogue entre la Goutte et Franklin. Quelques Mots sur l'Amerique. Epitaph; Table; Catalogue des Lines impremés par J. B. BODONI, que se trouvent chez A. A. Renouard. Paris, A. A. Renouard, 1795, fine portrait by Tardieu, after Duplesis, 185 pp. and 31, large paper, old calf, 12° (127) THE LIFE of Dr. B. Franklin. Written by himself. Salem: Cushing and Carlton, 1796, 132 pp. sewn, 12° (128) WORKS of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, consisting of his Life written by himself: together with Essays humorous, moral and literary, &c. In two volumes. Dundee, G. Milln, 1796, vol. I, x and 232 pp.; vol. II, London, for C. Dilly, 1796, iv and 227 pp. 16° CHESS made easy. New and Comprehensive Rules for playing the Game of Chess; with Examples from Philidor, Cunningham, &c. To which is prefixed a pleasing Account of its Origin; etc. written by the ingenious and learned Dr. Franklin. London: H. D. Symonds, [1797], 72 pp. sewn. (130) VIE de Benjamin Franklin, écrite par lui-même, suivie de ses ŒŒuvres morales, politiques et littéraires, dont la plus grand partie n'avoit pas encore été publie. Traduit de l'Anglais, avec des Notes, par J. Castéra. Tom I, Exquisitely engraved portrait by Alexr. Tardieu, after Duplesis, viii and 382 pp. Tom II. 438 pp. boards. A Paris, chez F. Buisson, An vi de la Republique [1797]. 8° (131) This second French edition published by Buisson must not be confounded with Buisson's first collection of 1791. This is mostly a translation of Robinson's English collection of 1793 by J. Castéra, including a re-translation of the autobiography to 1731, and a translation of the Life in continuation of the Autobiography from the Columbian Magazine partly by Young Stuber, together with the Essays, humorous, moral and literary. Castéra added some things from French sources, and greatly improved the translation of the first part of the Autobiography. 120 (129) LA SCIENCE du Bonhomme Richard, Par Franklin. A Riom, de l'Imprimerie F de J. C. Salles, An 7 [1799]. Portrait by Alex. Tardieu after Duplesis, and 44 pp. 16° (132) THE WORKS of the late Dr. B. Franklin. Consisting of his Life, written by himself, together with Essays, humorous, moral and literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator. Charlestown: By John Lamson, for the principal booksellers in Boston, 1798, 300 pp. sewn. 12° (133) THE WAY to Wealth, as clearly shown in the Preface of an old Pennsylvania Almanack, intitled Poor Richard Improved. Extracted from the Doctor's Political Works. Salem, T. C. Cushing [1800], 16 pp. sewn. 12° (134) THE WAY to Wealth, Written by the late Dr. Franklin. Extracted from his Political Works, Nottingham: C. Sutton [1800]. 12 pp. a chap book with curious woodcut portrait on title, sewn, paper covers. 12°. (135) WORKS of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: consisting of his Life written by himself, together with Essays, humorous, moral and literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator. London: J. Cundee, 1802, vol. I, engraved portrait by J. Hopwood, vii and 182 pp. vol. II, iv and 188 pp. 2 vol. red morocco. (136) 12° WORKS of the late Doctor Benjamin Franklin: consisting of his Life written by himself, together with Essays, humorous, moral and literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator. Dublin, P. Wogan, 1802, viii and 316 pp. 12° (137) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S Kleine Schriften meist in der Manier des Zuschaners, nebst seinem Leben. Aus dem Englischen von G. Schatz. Mit Franklin's Bildnisze Zweyte Auflaye. Weimar, im Verlage des Landes, Industrie, Comptoirs, 1802, 2 vol. in 1, two portraits. I, xi and 188 pp. II, title and 128 pp. 8° (138) WORKS of Dr. Franklin, etc. 2 vol. Edinburgh; D. Schaw & Son, 1803, I, x and 199 pp.; II, ix and 196 pp. 16° (139) POOR Richard's Maxims; or, the Way to Wealth. By the Celebrated Doctor Franklin. Birmingham: Surnney and Ferrall, 1805, 18 pp. sewn. 8° (140) THE COMPLETE Works, in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals, of the late Dr. B. Franklin, now first collected and arranged: With Memoirs of his early Life, written by himself. in 3 vols [Edited by Mr. Marshall, assisted by Benjamin Vaughan]. London: J. Johnson and Longman, etc. [a trade edition] 1806 [see Edinburgh Review, July, 1806] portrait on the engraved titles; volume I, xiv and 440 pp. and index; vol. II, vi and 468 pp.; vol. III, vi and 552 pp. blue morocco extra, gilt edges by F. Bedford. 8° (141) Edinburgh Review for July, 1806. Containing a Review of Marshall's complete Works of Dr. Franklin, 3 vol. trade edition. London, Johnson, etc. 1806 (142) FATHER Abraham's Speech to a great number of People, at a Vendue of Merchant-Goods; Introduced to the Public by Poor Richard, a famous Pennsylvania Conjurer and Almanac-Maker, In Answer to the following Questions: Pray, Father Abraham, what think you of the Times? Won't these heavy Taxes quite ruin the Country? How shall we be ever able to pay Them? What would you advise us to? To which are added Several curious Pieces of Writing. Dedham: Printed by H. Mann, for Wm. Tileston Clapp, Boston, January 1807, 24 pp. red morocco. 8vo. (143) THE WORKS Of Dr. Benjamin Franklin [with an introduction of 11 pp. signed G. D.J. London: W. Suttaby, 1809, frontispiece, engraved title [chess playing], xvi and 454 pp. 32° (144) WORKS of the late Dr. B. Franklin, consisting of his Life, written by himself; together with Essays, humorous, moral, and literary, 2 vol. in 1. Edinburgh: D. Schaw and Son, 1809, 203 and 186 pp. blue morocco extra, gilt edges by F. Bedford. 12° (145) THE LIFE of Benjamin Franklin; Engraved Portrait on title, by Hopwood, woodcut portrait at end, 56 pp. In same vol. Select Pieces by B. Franklin, engraved title, woodcut at end, 59 pp. G. Nicholson, Poughnill, near Ludlow, [1810?] blue morocco extra, gilt edges by F. Bedford. 12° (146) THE LIFE and Works of Dr. B. Franklin. Bungay: Brightly & Childs [1810 ?] Portrait, engraved title, viii and 470 pp. boards, uncut. 8° (147) A HISTORICAL Review of Pennsylvania, from its origin, founded on authentic Documents. By Benjamin Franklin, LL.D. Philadelphia, 1812, xx and 444 pp. 8° (148) The original London edition with a new title after more than half a century. Probably one of the 500 copies sent out by Franklin to Philadelphia on sale. THE FRANKLIN Family Primer. Containing a New and useful Selection of Moral Lessons; adorned with a variety of Cuts, calculated to strike a lasting impression on the Tender minds of Children. By a Friend to Youth. Improved edition. Boston, Manning & Loring [1812] bds. 72 pp. 24° (149) WORKS of the late Dr. B. Franklin; consisting of his Life, written by himself: together with Essays, humorous, moral, and literary, 2 vol. in 1. Edinburgh: D. Schaw and Son, 1814, 203 and 186 pp. blue morocco extra, gilt edges by F. Bedford. 12° (150) FRANKLIN'S Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved, &c." New edition: Corrected and enlarged by Bob Short, with 12 handsome copper-plates inserted in the text. London, W. Darton, jun. [1814] 36 pp. sewed. 16° (151) DELAPLAINE (Joseph) Repository of the Lives and Portraits of Distinguished American Characters, vol. I. Philadelphia, 1815 [including a Life of Franklin by Mr. Walsh]. 4° (152) THE WORKS of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, consisting of Essays, humorous, moral and literary; with his Life written by himself. London: J. F. Dove, n. d. title engraved by Heath and 263 pp. (Dove's English Classics, with engravings by Heath, Finden, &c.) 32° (153) CORRESPONDENCE Inédit et Secrète de Dr. Benjamin Franklin, 1753-1790, en trois parties, 1o Les Memoirs de sa vie privée ; 2o Les Causes première de la Revolution d'Amèreque; 3° L'Histoire des diverses negotiations entre l'Angleterre, la France et des Etats-Vnis, publiée pour la première fois en France, avec des notes, additions, etc. Par Charles Malo. Paris, Janet père, 1817, 2 vol. 80 (154) MEMOIRS of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin, LL.D. F.R.S. etc. Written by himself to a late period, and continued to the time of his death, by his grandson, William Temple Franklin. Now first published from the original manuscript, comprising the Private correspondence and Public Negotiations of Dr. Franklin, and a selection from his political, philosophical and miscellaneous Works. London, Henry Colburn, 1817-1819, 6 vol. 8° (155) MEMOIRS of the Life and Writings of B. Franklin, Written by himself to a late period, and continued to the time of his death, by his Grandson, William Temple Franklin. Now first published from the original MSS. Compris. ing the Private Correspondence and Public Negociations of Dr. F. and a selection from his political, philosophical, and miscellaneous works, 3 vol. London: Henry Colburn, 1818, blue morocco extra by Bedford. 4° (156) Reviewed in the North American Review vol. vii, p. 289, CORRESPONDANCE Choise de Benjamin Franklin, traduite de l'Anglais. Edition publiée par W. T. Franklin. Paris, chez Treuttel et Würtz, A Londres, chez H. Colburne, 1817 xxx and 409 pp. blue morocco extra, gilt edges by F. Bedford. 8° (157) DR. BENJAMIN Franklin's nachgelassene Schriften und Correspondenz, nebst seinem Leben. Aus dem Englischen übersetzt [of William Temple Franklin] Weimar, im Verlage des Landes-Industrie-Comptoirs, 1817-1819, 5 vol. boards, uncut. 8° (158) MEMOIRES sur la Vie et les écrits, de Benjamin Franklin, publiés sur le manuscrit original rédigé par lui-même en grande partie, et continué jusq'ua a sa mort, Par William Temple Franklin, son petit-fils. A Paris, chez Treuttel et Würtz. A Londres, chez H. Colburne, 1818, Tome I. II. Portrait, xiv and 390 pp. frontispiece, text and appendix 435 pp. blue morocco extra, gilt edges by F. Bedford. 8° (159) MEMOIRS of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin, written by himself, and continued by his grandson W. Temple Franklin. Together with the whole of his political, philosophical and miscellaneous works. Philadelphia, William Duane, 1818-1808, 6 vol. calf. 8° (160) : THE WORKS Of Dr, Benjn. Franklin; consisting of Essays, humorous, moral, DER WEG Zum Glück, oder Leben und Meynungen des Dr. Benjamin Franklin. THE LIFE of B. Franklin; with many choice anecdotes and admirable sayings |