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FRANKLIN, Benjamin. A group of five papers relating to electricity: "A Letter from Mr. Franklin to Mr. Peter Collinson, F.R.S. concerning the Effects of Lightning." Extract from: Philosophical Transactions , vol. 47. [London: 1753]. 4 o, pp. 289-291. Modern paper board wrappers. -- "A Letter of Benjamin Franklin Esq; to Mt. Peter Collinson, F.R.S. concering an electrical kite." Extract from: Philosophical Transactions , vol. 47. [London: 1753]. 4 o, 565-567. Modern paper wrappers. -- "Electrical Experiments made in pursuance of those by Mr. Canton ... with Explanations by Mr. Benjamin Franklin ..." Extract from: Philosophical Transactions , vol. 49. [London: 1756]. 4 o, pp. 300-305. Disbound. -- "An Account of the Effects of Electricity in paralytic Cases. In a Letter to John Pringle ... from Benjamin Franklin ..." Extract from: Philosophical Transactions , vol. 50. London: 1759. 4 o, pp. 481-483. Modern paper board wrappers. -- "A Letter from John Canton ... to Benjamin Franklin ... containing some Remarks on Mr. Delaval's Electrical Experiments." Extract from: Philosophical Transactions , vol. 52. [London: 1762]. 4 o, pp. 457-461. Modern paper board wrappers. Together 5 papers, condition varies. (5)