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Franklin Library leather edition of "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin," a Limited edition, Edited by John Bigelow, Illustrated by THOMAS HART BENTON, one of the 100 GREATEST BOOKS OF ALL TIME series, published in 1979. Bound in hunter green leather, the book has gold French moire silk end leaves, acid-free paper, symth-sewn binding, hubbed spine, acid-free paper, a satin book marker, Symth-sewn binding, gold gilding on three edges---in Near FINE condition---except for a 'lightly tipped' upper front corner. Benjamin Franklin, who lived from 1796-1790, was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the FOUNDING FATHERS, a drafter and signer of the DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE, and the first Postmaster General. As an inventor, he is known for the lightening rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove. He founded many civic organizations, including the Library Company, Philadelphia's first fire department, and the University of Pennsylvania. As the first U.S. Ambassador to France, he exemplified the emerging American nation. Franklin was an advocate for thrift, hard work, education, community spirit, self-governing institutions, and was opposed to authoritarianism both political and religious. Franklin had a rather "open marriage" and fathered a son out of wedlock but his wife raised the boy. She stayed in Philadelphia while he resided in France. 228 pages----the THOMAS HART BENTON illustrations are GORGEOUS! I offer combined shipping.
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