[PENNSYLVANIA]. A group of works about Pennsylvania, comprising: CHALKEY, Thomas. A Journal, or, Historical Account, of the Life, Travels, and Christian Experiences…of Jesus Christ. Philadelphia: Franklin and D. Hall, 1749. 8°. Original calf. – [WILSON, James, his copy]. The Acts of the Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Hall and Sellers, 1775. 2°. Original calf, repaired; folding case. JAMES WILSON’S COPY, A SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION, with his name written on the fly-leaf. – FRANKLIN, Benjamin. The Way to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved. Paris: for Ant. Aug. Renouard, 1795. 12°. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Contemporary green calf (repaired); slipcase. – PROUD, Robert. The History of Pennsylvania, in North America. Philadelphia: Zachariah Poulson, 1797. 2 volumes, 8°. Engraved portrait frontispiece and map. Contemporary tree calf. – Another copy. 2 volumes, 8°. Modern calf. – Stranger’s Guide in Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston, 1864. 8°. Illustrated. Original cloth. – WESTCOTT, Thompson. Centennial Portfolio: Souvenir of the International Exhibition at Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Thomas Hunter, 1876. Oblong 8°. Numerous illustrations. Contemporary half leather (repaired). – Together, 7 works in 9 volumes, condition varies.

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[PENNSYLVANIA]. A group of works about Pennsylvania, comprising: CHALKEY, Thomas. A Journal, or, Historical Account, of the Life, Travels, and Christian Experiences…of Jesus Christ. Philadelphia: Franklin and D. Hall, 1749. 8°. Original calf. – [WILSON, James, his copy]. The Acts of the Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Hall and Sellers, 1775. 2°. Original calf, repaired; folding case. JAMES WILSON’S COPY, A SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION, with his name written on the fly-leaf. – FRANKLIN, Benjamin. The Way to Wealth or Poor Richard Improved. Paris: for Ant. Aug. Renouard, 1795. 12°. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Contemporary green calf (repaired); slipcase. – PROUD, Robert. The History of Pennsylvania, in North America. Philadelphia: Zachariah Poulson, 1797. 2 volumes, 8°. Engraved portrait frontispiece and map. Contemporary tree calf. – Another copy. 2 volumes, 8°. Modern calf. – Stranger’s Guide in Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston, 1864. 8°. Illustrated. Original cloth. – WESTCOTT, Thompson. Centennial Portfolio: Souvenir of the International Exhibition at Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Thomas Hunter, 1876. Oblong 8°. Numerous illustrations. Contemporary half leather (repaired). – Together, 7 works in 9 volumes, condition varies.

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