Lot 320
- 320
(Franklin, Benjamin)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
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The Causes of the Present Distractions in America Explained: in Two Letters to a Merchant in London. by F. B. [? New York: James Rivington] 1774
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 180 x 115 mm). Disbound, offsetting to title-page. Maroon morocco portfolio, spine lettered gilt.
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 180 x 115 mm). Disbound, offsetting to title-page. Maroon morocco portfolio, spine lettered gilt.
Literature
ESTC 3728; Evans, 13147; Sabin, 4920
Condition
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 180 x 115 mm). Disbound, offsetting to title-page. Maroon morocco portfolio, spine lettered gilt.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Advertised as "just published" in Rivington's New York Gazette of 17 November 1774, where it is suggested that the author might be either Sir Francis Bernard or Benjamin Franklin. Although it has commonly been attributed to Bernard, it is attributed to Franklin in Verner W. Crane's "Certain Writings of Benjamin Franklin ..." (Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America 28 (1934): 13-15).