Lot 587

Indian Treaties Printed by Benjamin Franklin ltd ed with letter from editor

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[Franklin, Benjamin, Americana, Native Americans], Edited by Julian P. Boyd, intro by Carl van Doren, Indian Treaties printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1736-1762, number 56 of 500 copies, 1938, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, hardcover, leather title labels, folio, 16 x 10.5 inches, illustrated throughout. Includes typed letter signed by Boyd to Jeremiah Sullivan of Philadelphia and a carbon copy of a letter from Sullivan to Boyd congratulating him on the book and telling him that he doesn't want the slipcase; TOGETHER WITH The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Written by Himself, complete set in 3 volumes, 1879, second edition, Lippincott, hardcover, copper cloth, 7.75 x 5.5 inches.

Condition

Signed by Sullivan on the title page; small chip to one of the labels; otherwise in Very Good condition. Life of Franklin Good condition, fraying to tips, front blank missing in volume 3, otherwise complete and with unmarked text. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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