Johns, Poor Richard Comes to Life, Ben Franklin 1942
"Poor Richard Comes to Life", by Bessie W. Johns, illustrated by Richard Bailey, published by The John Day Company, New York, 1942, First Edition. Fun book detailing Benjamin Franklin's sayings. Lots of words to live by. From Poor Richard's Almanac (Benjamin Franklin's pen name). Sayings arranged by subject.
"There appear here, under 41 headings, 440 maxims, or approximately half of all the maxims Benjamin Franklin wrote. To add to the reader's pleasure are 50 delightful illustrative sketches." (from the jacket)
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ------------ $9.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) ---- $22.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) ----- $31.50
Condition Report: Original dust jacket, un-clipped with $1.50 price on the front flap [some wear, repair and creases]; hard boards, original tan cloth with red lettering and black cover illustration; 5" x 7.1/2"; 94 pages, very good/ fine condition.
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"Poor Richard Comes to Life", by Bessie W. Johns, illustrated by Richard Bailey, published by The John Day Company, New York, 1942, First Edition. Fun book detailing Benjamin Franklin's sayings. Lots of words to live by. From Poor Richard's Almanac (Benjamin Franklin's pen name). Sayings arranged by subject.
"There appear here, under 41 headings, 440 maxims, or approximately half of all the maxims Benjamin Franklin wrote. To add to the reader's pleasure are 50 delightful illustrative sketches." (from the jacket)
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ------------ $9.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) ---- $22.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) ----- $31.50
Condition Report: Original dust jacket, un-clipped with $1.50 price on the front flap [some wear, repair and creases]; hard boards, original tan cloth with red lettering and black cover illustration; 5" x 7.1/2"; 94 pages, very good/ fine condition.
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