[FRANKLIN, Benjamin, subject]. URBAN, Sylvanus (pseudonym of CAVE, Edward). The Gentleman?s Magazine: and Historical Chronicle. For the Year MDCCXC. Volume LX. Part the First [-Second]. London: John Nichols, 1970. 8vos. Illustrated. [580], [12, Index]; [581]-1216, [10, Index] pp. Contemporary full brown calf, boards ruled in gilt, spine ruled in gilt, (later) black gilt morocco lettering labels (bindings heavily worn, soiled, chipped, bumped, joints cracked, boards a bit loose, spines sunned, text foxed, occasionally soiled). Good. FIRST EDITIONS THUS. ON P. 571 IS THE OBITUARY FOR BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ONE OF THE EARLIEST ENGLISH NOTIFICATIONS OF HIS DEATH. Measurements: 8 x 6 x 2?.