[Benjamin Franklin] Universal Asylum and Columbian Magazine, For April, 1790

[Benjamin Franklin] Universal Asylum and Columbian Magazine, For April, 1790, By a Society of Gentlemen, printed by William Young, Bookseller. 204-262, 5 5/8 x 5 1/4 inches.

Disbound; binding remains strong. Light soiling and toning to pages. One (of two) illustrations is separating at the plate indention on one side. Very Good Condition.

Monthly magazine "By A Society of Gentlemen" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania focusing on history, culture, economics, literature and music. This issue includes the announcement of the death of Benjamin Franklin, along with "a short account of Doctor Franklin's last illness..." and reporting of his funeral procession and burial. Franklin was a correspondent for the "Universal Asylum and Columbian Magazine" and in fact had to articles printed in this issue.

Contents include: Two engravings illustrate "Elements of Gesture" and a "Favourite Piece of Music", the "Hunting Song" is set to music by Mr. Roth, of Philadelphia. We also find articles titled, "Thoughts Upon Female Education", "A Defence of Duelling", and the thought provoking, "Enquiry into the cause, why quadrupeds swim naturally, while man is destitute of that faculty.