Henry stuber (7 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Boston Ploughshares / Emerson College. Fine. 2008. First Edition. Softcover. 9781933058108 . First edition. Magazine. Pictorial [Eric Garnick] wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], 215 pages plus ads. Fine copy clph.

Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 16mo; vi, 8-256 pages, full leather, extra-gilt spine, tips of spine torn; ex libris Elias Scott May 9, 1834. lacks rrear free endpaper, horizontal hole to one leaf with loss of one two words. Preface by "Richard Price". [Checklist American Imprints no. 12468]. Various pages misnumbered. Includes a continuation of Franklin's autobiography by Dr. Henry Stuber, an intimate friend to Dr. Franklin. Among the included essays is "Morals of Chess". "There was no such thing as Franklin's 'autobiography' until well into the nineteenth century. . [Franklin] wrote his autobiography at four different times in his life, and for many years only the first part circulated in print, in a version based on an unauthorized and unrevised copy of his manuscript. That first part went only up to his 25th year ." Stuber's third-person account . was based on that unrevised mss. of only Franklin's first 25 years. Per the Library Company of Philadelphia.…

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. 255 pages, including plates; 194-255 "written by Dr. Stuber". This issue with frontispiece and first title page coloured; seven plates within, two of which have been coloured. Good: cloth soiled, gilt thoroughly dulled. Presentation inscription front and rear. First free endpaper excised, and first blank at rear lacking half. Chip off margin pp. 79, 213, 239 with no loss of text. A few short closed tears, including title page; foxing and peripheral tidelines throughout.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Life of Benjamin Franklin is an autobiography written by one of the most prominent Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin. The book was first published in 1809, several years after Franklin's death, and is considered a classic in American literature.In this book, Franklin recounts his life story, from his humble beginnings as the youngest son of a Boston soap maker to his rise as a successful printer, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and politician. He shares his experiences and insights on a wide range of topics, including his childhood, his apprenticeship as a printer, his experiments with electricity, his role in the American Revolution, and his diplomatic missions in Europe.The Life of Benjamin Franklin is not only a personal memoir but also a historical document that sheds light on the early days of the American Republic. Through Franklin's eyes, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and political milieu of colonial America and the early years of the United States.Overall, The Life of Benjamin Franklin is a fascinating and insightful read that offers a glimpse into the mind and life of one of America's most remarkable figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Etat : New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.…