FRANKLIN, Benjamin. Philosophical and miscellaneous papers. London: for C. Dilly, 1787. 8o. 4 folding engraved plates, including a chart of the Gulf Stream (some offsetting, 2 plates lightly creased). Contemporary calf-backed marbled boards (upper cover detached). Provenance: Rich. Cope Hopton (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Howes B-328; Sabin 25562.