1778 Scarce French Book - Benjamin Franklin - The Way to Wealth - La Science Du Bonhomme Richard.
(Description)
Author: Benjamin FRANKLIN. (Feutry).
Title: La Science du bonhomme Richard, Par M. Franklin: Suivie des Commandemens de l'Honnete-Homme, Par M. Feutry.
Language: Text in French
Publisher: Se vend à Paris, chez Ruault, Libraire, rue de la Harpe, 1778.
Size: 5 " X 4 ".
Pages: 48 pages.
Binding: Good full calf leather binding (hinges fine, antique repair marks on covers - as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover.
Content: Good content (bright and tight, some foxing and staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 4 vignettes.
Estimate: (USD 350 - USD 1200)
The book: Scarce and attractive French printing of Benjamin Franklin's Way to Wealth OR POOR RICHARD IMPROVED.
The author: Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He founded many civic organizations, including the Library Company, Philadelphia's first fire department[3] and the University of Pennsylvania.