BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITINGS by Carl Van DorenPublished by The Viking Press in 1945 - First Edition This is a fascinating and interesting collection of Benjamin Franklin's writings on his life selected and edited by the author of one of the finest biographies of Benjamin Franklin. The book is in good condition; the spine is tight and the cover is relatively clean although it shows m...inor shelf wear with fading, scuffing, and/or soiling. The pages are clear and easily readable with minor fading and/or yellowing. The first blank page is apparently stuck to the inside cover resulting in a tear. There is no dust jacket. See photographs.This is a great collection of Franklin's papers, and it would be an excellant addition to anyone's book collection. The book is about 6" x 9" x 1-1/2", 810 pages, and about 3-4 lbs.+/- with packaging. (082913-93)