New York: Simon & Schuster, (2003). First Edition. First Printing Fine in black paper covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine. A small quarto of 9 3/16 by 6 3/8 inches. In a fine, unclipped dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page. 590 pages including an index, chapter notes, bibliography, cast of characters and text. Illustrated with a section of plates of images from contemporary works of art most of which are in color. A very clean and handsome copy with no prior ownership markings of any kind.

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Bookseller: Town's End Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: TB32848
Title: Benjamin Franklin An American Life
Author: Isaacson, Walter
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: (2003)

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