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One of only 16 titles printed by Benjamin Franklin, ''Letters between Theophilus and Eugenio, on the Moral Pravity of Man, and the Means of his Restoration''. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by B.[enjamin] Franklin, 1747. The first and only edition. Authorship of this volume of letters was once erroneously attributed to Franklin by Sabin, although it's now believed to be by Sir Richard Blackmore. Book runs 64pp. in original wrappers, bound in full morocco leather measuring 7.75'' x 6''. Previous owner's name written to bottom of title page, closed tear and water stain to title, lessening over the subsequent 2-3 leaves. Very good condition.
From the Printing Press of Benjamin Franklin, ''Letters between Theophilus and Eugenio, on the Moral Pravity of Man, and the Means of his Restoration'' -- One of Only 16 Titles Published by Franklin
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