Benjamin Franklin. Born Jany. 17th 1706. Died April 17th, 1790.
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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.
[3731346]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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