Benjamin Franklin. Born Jany. 17th 1706. Died April 17th, 1790.


Stipple engraving by David Edwin (1776–1841), signed “Edwin sc.” Based upon the portrait made by the royal Manufacture Nationale at Sèvres between 1778 to 1779.


Description: Benjamin Franklin. Born Jany. 17th 1706. Died April 17th, 1790.

[Np: np, 18—?]. Paper window mount. Platemark: 6⅞ x 4½ inches. Sheet size: 9½ x 6¼. scant foxing; very good.

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Carson Collection 1682. For the Sèvres medallions, etc., see Sellers, Franklin in Portraiture, 365; plates 12 and 14. Stauffer 73. Not in Weitenkampf.


Price: $75.00

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