Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Experiments and Observations on Electricity

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Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Experiments and Observations on Electricity. London: for David Henry, sold by Francis Newbery, 1769.
Fourth edition, expanded, quarto, illustrated with several relief-printed text illustrations and vignettes, and seven engraved plates extraneous to the collation, of which three are folding, plate II is torn; bound in full contemporary smooth calfskin, gold tooled spine and label; joints cracked, surface scratches to boards, end bands still intact, boards attached; text with the occasional spot, generally good, 9 x 7 in.
Estimate $3,500-5,500

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