A society for the special study of political economy, the philosophy of history, and the science of government, proposed by a citizen of Boston
Boston: printed by Alfred Mudge & Son, 1857. First edition, 8vo, pp. 19, [1]; fine copy in original tan printed wrappers. Consists of "Introductory remarks" and four essays signed: Franklin, which explain a plan to establish an institute in Boston, with funds from the bequest of James Smithson of England, to research, consider, and advise the nation on the best means of improving its government, "to approach to that ideal perfection of government prescribed by Bacon, Mansfield, Blackstone, Montesqieu and the host of encyclopedists." 'Sabin 25268. Item #55381
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