Lot 222 · Fine Books & Manuscripts: Including Highlights from Jeremy Norman, History of Science and Technology

FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN. 1706-1790. A letter of Benjamin Franklin, Esq; to Mr. Peter Collinson, F.R.S. concerning an electrical kite. Extract from Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society 47 (1752): 565-567. Published between 1734 and 1764.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts: Including Highlights from Jeremy Norman, History of Science and Technology, Online, New York · 15 June 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-006973
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Sammelband Of 45 Papers On Electricity., FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN. 1706-1790. A letter of Benjamin Franklin, Esq; to Mr. Peter Collinson, F.R.S. concerning an electrical kite. Extract from Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society 47 (1752): 565-567. Published between 1734 and 1764. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 222. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-006973.

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Sammelband Of 45 Papers On Electricity., FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN. 1706-1790. A letter of Benjamin Franklin, Esq; to Mr. Peter Collinson, F.R.S. concerning an electrical kite. Extract from Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society 47 (1752): 565-567. Published between 1734 and 1764. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 222. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-006973.

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