Memoirs of the life and writings of Benjamin Franklin ... / written by himself to a late period ; and continued to the time of his death, by his grandson; William Temple Franklin. Now first published from the original MSS. Comprising the private correspondence and public negotiations of Dr. Franklin, and a selection from his political, philosophical, and miscellaneous works.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.

Contributor:

Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823.

Standardized Title:

Autobiography

Language:

English

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

3 volumes : illustrations, facsimile, map, portrait ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for Henry Colburn ..., 1818.

Notes:

Vol. 1: x, 449, [1], lxxxviii, [2] p., 1 leaf of plates; vol. 3: viii, xi-xvi, [2], 570 p., [9] leaves of plates.

Errata: v. 1, p. [1] at end.

Includes index.

Vol. 2 has added t.p. with title and imprint: The private correspondence of Benjamin Franklin ... : comprising a series of letters on miscellaneous, literary and political subjects : written between the years 1753 and 1790 : illustrating the memoirs of his public and private life, and developing the secret history of his political transactions and negociations. London : Printed for Henry Colburn, l8l7.

Local Notes:

Imperfect: vols. 1-2 wanting.

Cited in:

Sabin 25545

Ford, F.L. Franklin, 561

OCLC:

2465648