(Franklin, Benjamin.) (Marvin, Langdon). THE LIFE OF THE LATE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. NY: Evert Duyckinck, 1813. 1st Edition Thus. 12 mo, original binding, gilt-ruled quarter leather, marbleized paper over boards, 104 pp. Lacking free front endpaper. John C, Totten identified as printer on title page. Binding loosening, covers heavily worn, some loss to spine ends. Some pages darkened/ stained. Ownership signature or "Langdon, Marvin Northampton" in florid script written across the long side of the verso rear fly.
A compelling association copy: owned by Dr. Langdon Ithiel Marvin (1805 - 1869), who was a member of the New York Assembly in 1840, and served as a surgeon in the 87th Regiment NY Volunteers during the Civil War.
- Binding Condition: Very worn
- Overall Condition: Very worn as photos make plain
- Size: 12mo
- Sold By: Johnnycake Books
- Contact Person: Dan Dwyer
- Country: United States
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 8606719197
- Preferred Payment Methods: VISA, MC, Paypal
- Trade Associations: ABAA, ILAB
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