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📜✨ Memoirs of the Private and Public Life of William Penn (1813) — Volume I by Thomas Clarkson ✨📜
Own a distinguished piece of early 19th-century history with this 1813 antique Volume I of Memoirs of the Private and Public Life of William Penn, written by Thomas Clarkson, M.A. — an influential abolitionist and historical thinker. dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\">Printed in London for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-Row, this work explores the private virtues and public legacy of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, Quaker leader, and an icon of religious liberty and diplomacy. 🕊️📜
📌 Book Details
Title: Memoirs of the Private and Public Life of William Penn
Author: Thomas Clarkson, M.A.
Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-Row
Place: London
Year: 1813
Volume: I (of II)
📌 Condition Notes
Leather binding shows scuffing and rubbing consistent with its 212-year age
Spotting present on interior pages
Interior spine shows wear and splitting typical of antique volumes
Bookplate from a former Philadelphia library
Owner inscription: “John Twinpenny 1816” — a wonderful early provenance touch 🖋️📜
Structurally solid overall, a proud survivor of the early 1800s
A standout piece for collectors of American history, Quaker heritage, early British publishing, and rare biographical works. Perfect for display, research, or preserving historical provenance. 🌟📚
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