1938 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY WITH DUST JACKET VAN DOREN DJ [Hardcover] CARL VAN DOREN [Hardcover] Carl van Doren

Description

1938 first edition after limited edition publishing. Hardcover has some shelf wear and sight fading. No dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1938 biography of Benjamin Franklin by Carl Van Doren offers a captivating portrait of one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers. Van Doren, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, delves into Franklin’s multifaceted life and achievements, from his groundbreaking scientific experiments to his pivotal role in the American Revolution. Published just a few years after Franklin’s 200th birthday, this book captures the enduring fascination with the self-made man who embodied the American spirit of ingenuity and self-improvement.

While this copy lacks the original dust jacket, the well-preserved pages and sturdy binding make it an excellent reading copy for those interested in early American history and the life of a true Renaissance man. Collectors may appreciate its status as a first edition, published shortly after the limited edition, offering a glimpse into the initial reception and impact of this celebrated biography.