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FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN, 1706 to 1790

Benjamin Franklin

American polymath and statesman.

Books: 3
Editions tracked: 5
First editions: 0
Nationality: United States, British America

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Most editions trackedThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin2 editions

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Way to Wealth

Benjamin Franklin · first published 1758

Printed and sold by Benjamin Mecom1758 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Printed for J. Johnson1779 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin · first published 1791

Chez Buisson, Libraire1791 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Printed for Henry Colburn1818 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

Poor Richard's Almanack

Benjamin Franklin · first published 1830

Privately printed1890 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

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When was Benjamin Franklin born?

Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 and died in 1790.

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We track 3 books by Benjamin Franklin across 5 editions, 0 of them first editions.

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