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* Early shipping to America
* Judaica - Jewish
One of the more decorative 18th century issues with two ornate engravings in the masthead, and the first letter on the ftpg. very embellished (see).
The front page has several items including a report from Frankfort: "A great Fire in the Jews Street hath consumed here about a hundred and ten of thei... See More $70.00
* Early American Indians
* Rare 18th century title
Regardless of content, this is one of my favorite 18th century issues because of the nice masthead engraving along, showing the skyline of London with insets in the upper corners (see). But this issue also have American content, with a pg. 3 item beginning: "Our last le... See More $59.00
* From the third year of its existence
* Angria the pirate
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, ... See More $28.00
* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Settling Georgia : Savannah & Ebenezer
* A poem re: dogs
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tid... See More $48.00
* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Nice Judaica content
* Oglethorpe on creating the Georgia towns of Augusta, Frederica, Darien, & Ebenezer
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual ... See More $55.00
Included is a lengthy article concerning the: "...Maps drawn for...History of New... See More $43.00
* Rare 18th century map - Canada
* The Jacobite Rebellion
A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Certainly the prime ... See More $335.00
Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRIC... See More $135.00
121050
THE REMEMBRANCER, London, 1749-1750. A very uncomnon newspaper from well before either the French & Indian or Revolutionary Wars. Four pages, various news & events of the day plus many ads as well. Includes a partial red-inked tax stamp. In great condition! Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown, a... See More
$35.00
* The Albany Congress for the Union of America's Colonies
Inside under America is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany ...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place... See More $68.00
* Early Mention of George Washington
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
... See More $220.00
Near the front is an interesting item on the "French King's Declaration of War", which is essentially their justification for going to war against England in what we now call the French & Indian War (see photos for portions).
Other content includes a: "...Letter written by Col. Napier to Gen. Braddock..." with much m... See More $97.00
* Pre Rev. War Carribbean map
* Early electricity experiments
* Similar to Benjamin Franklin Kite
The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). But of greater significance is the great foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLA... See More $340.00
* Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica content
A very nice War magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This... See More $190.00
* Forts Oswego and Ontario...
* French and Indian war with map...
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages. This text also inc... See More $185.00
* Admiral John Byng death
* Royal Navy fame
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its t... See More $42.00
* Saxony Germany & Cadiz Spain foldout maps
* French and Indian War era original
This early magazine is formatted almost identical to the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but is considerably more rare today.
Perhaps the prime features of this issue are the two nice maps. One is a foldout titled: "A Map of the Nort... See More $91.00
* 18th century maps
* Coast of France & India
* William Franklin
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first perio... See More $93.00
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* 4 nice 18th century maps
* French and Indian War era
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to ... See More $225.00
* Early George Washington
* Music composer George F. Handel death
* Map of Toulon
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading:
* Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 yea... See More $135.00
* Death of Handel (music composer)
* Very early George Washington
* Pre Revolutionary War era
The front page has a "musically significant" report reading: "By the death of Mr. Handel, who died at his house in Brook Street, Grosvenor-Square, on Saturday last (and not before) a considerable pension rever... See More $190.00
* George Frederic Handel
* Concerning the American colonies
April, 1760:
Among the articles within this issue are: part one of "An Account of the Life of Ge... See More $90.00
* Second battle of Quebec
* Map of the world from the perspective of the North Pole
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use th... See More $165.00
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which gives various news reports of the day and which also includes some acc... See More $38.00
* Map of portions of Germany
* The French & Indian War : American content
* Death of King George II
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first p... See More $57.00
* News reports from America
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun i... See More $38.00
* Nice foldout map of Germany and vicinity
* Concerning the French & Indian War
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use... See More $68.00
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., formatted like the more common "London Chronicle", nice condition. ... See More $29.00
* Foldout map of Portugal
* Voltaire letter r. the Jesuits
* Havanna, Cuba, described
* Jews and the stock market in 1762
Inside this issue is a nice fold-out map described in the lower right as: "A Map of the Kingdom of Portugal." The map, which is very detailed, measures 14 by 8 1/4 inches (including the margins), is nice for... See More $70.00
Over half a column is taken up with: "Some Account of Florida" which is very descriptive of it (see photos). Among ot... See More $47.00
* 1763 map of the United States
* Slave insurrection in the West Indies
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" ... See More $590.00
Ships for America... Fire in Frankfort's Jewish district...
570363
THE POST-BOY, London, January 31, 1719* Early shipping to America
* Judaica - Jewish
One of the more decorative 18th century issues with two ornate engravings in the masthead, and the first letter on the ftpg. very embellished (see).
The front page has several items including a report from Frankfort: "A great Fire in the Jews Street hath consumed here about a hundred and ten of thei... See More $70.00
Meeting with the Indian tribes... Great masthead engraving...
570960
THE LONDON JOURNAL, England, December 7, 1723 * Early American Indians
* Rare 18th century title
Regardless of content, this is one of my favorite 18th century issues because of the nice masthead engraving along, showing the skyline of London with insets in the upper corners (see). But this issue also have American content, with a pg. 3 item beginning: "Our last le... See More $59.00
Making deals with a pirate...
541178
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1733* From the third year of its existence
* Angria the pirate
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, ... See More $28.00
"In Praise of Dogs", a Poem...
540117
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1735 (last issue for this date within our archives).* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Settling Georgia : Savannah & Ebenezer
* A poem re: dogs
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tid... See More $48.00
Judaica content... Oglethorpe reports new towns created in Georgia...
543068
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1737* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Nice Judaica content
* Oglethorpe on creating the Georgia towns of Augusta, Frederica, Darien, & Ebenezer
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual ... See More $55.00
The Musquito Indians in America...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1738
* Early 18th century British magazine
* The Musquito Indian tribe in America
* Dutch trading in the West Indies
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusua
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$25.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* The Musquito Indian tribe in America
* Dutch trading in the West Indies
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusua
Eastern Canada described... The Jacobite Rebellion...
121194
HE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Included is a lengthy article concerning the: "...Maps drawn for...History of New... See More $43.00
Terrific map of eastern Canada... The Jacobite Rebellion...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 * Rare 18th century map - Canada
* The Jacobite Rebellion
A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Certainly the prime ... See More $335.00
Foldout map of Africa...
576493
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRIC... See More $135.00
Albany Congress...
Benjamin Franklin's Plan for the Union...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1754* The Albany Congress for the Union of America's Colonies
Inside under America is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany ...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place... See More $68.00
Early mention of George Washington...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1755* Early Mention of George Washington
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
... See More $220.00
French and Indian War...
1755... Causes Of Earthquakes...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1755 A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Contains an interesting variety of articles fr... See More
$40.00
French & Indian War... Penna. Militia Act concerning the Quakers... With the plates...
540744
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1756
* French & Indian War
* Pennsylvania Militia
* Quakers
The lead article which takes several pages has much concerning the French & Indian War, debating the troubles between England & France.
Near the back is a lengthy article titled:
"An Act for the Better ordering & Regulating such as are Willing & D
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$48.00
* French & Indian War
* Pennsylvania Militia
* Quakers
The lead article which takes several pages has much concerning the French & Indian War, debating the troubles between England & France.
Near the back is a lengthy article titled:
"An Act for the Better ordering & Regulating such as are Willing & D
England declares war against France : French & Indian War begins...
543577
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756
* French & Indian War begins
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins:
* "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, first, to cut the English off from all communication of alliance or trade
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$140.00
* French & Indian War begins
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins:
* "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, first, to cut the English off from all communication of alliance or trade
Why France declared war against England: French & Indian War begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1756Near the front is an interesting item on the "French King's Declaration of War", which is essentially their justification for going to war against England in what we now call the French & Indian War (see photos for portions).
Other content includes a: "...Letter written by Col. Napier to Gen. Braddock..." with much m... See More $97.00
Much like Ben Franklin's kite experiment... Map of the Caribbean...
569457
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 * Pre Rev. War Carribbean map
* Early electricity experiments
* Similar to Benjamin Franklin Kite
The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). But of greater significance is the great foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLA... See More $340.00
Oswego in the French & Indian War... Judaica item...
561087
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1756* Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica content
A very nice War magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This... See More $190.00
Oswego during the French and Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1757 * Forts Oswego and Ontario...
* French and Indian war with map...
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages. This text also inc... See More $185.00
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with a maps...
540090
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757
* French & Indian War
* Oswego
* Rare America map
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This
... See More
$565.00
* French & Indian War
* Oswego
* Rare America map
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This
Death of Admiral Byng...
577819
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1757 * Admiral John Byng death
* Royal Navy fame
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its t... See More $42.00
Foldout map of Saxony... full page map of Cadiz, Spain...
563634
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1757 * Saxony Germany & Cadiz Spain foldout maps
* French and Indian War era original
This early magazine is formatted almost identical to the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but is considerably more rare today.
Perhaps the prime features of this issue are the two nice maps. One is a foldout titled: "A Map of the Nort... See More $91.00
Map of the Coast of France... Map of a portion of India...
572103
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1757* 18th century maps
* Coast of France & India
* William Franklin
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first perio... See More $93.00
Map of the Coast of France... Map of a portion of India...
572105
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1757 A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 19... See More
$93.00
Ancient coins, the violin (or viola), the moon...
From during the French & Indian War...
568058
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1757 A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.... See More $36.00
From the period of the French & Indian War...
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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1758 As the title might suggest the emphasis was on advertisements with a tremendous number found within this complete, four page issue. This is a nice issue from during the period of the French & Indian War in America although I do not find any such content in this issue. There is various current news on the front page. Folio-size, partial red-inked tax stamp on ... See More
$45.00
Four great maps...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1758 * 4 nice 18th century maps
* French and Indian War era
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to ... See More $225.00
From during the French & Indian War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1759 A nice Scottish newspaper from this significant year during the French & Indian War, however this issues does not have any noteworthy content relating to the war. But much news of the day, mostly from Europe, and many ads as well. Relatively nice condition with some light browning or dirtiness, small folio-size measuring about 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inche... See More
$31.00
Great map of Germany...
589146
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759.
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constant
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$98.00
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constant
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Map of Toulon...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ map and shells plate)* Early George Washington
* Music composer George F. Handel death
* Map of Toulon
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading:
* Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 yea... See More $135.00
Death of Handel... Early mention of George Washington...
554268
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1759 * Death of Handel (music composer)
* Very early George Washington
* Pre Revolutionary War era
The front page has a "musically significant" report reading: "By the death of Mr. Handel, who died at his house in Brook Street, Grosvenor-Square, on Saturday last (and not before) a considerable pension rever... See More $190.00
Major event at Crown Point, the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1759.
* Crown Point
* French & Indian War
An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt, dated Crown Point, August 5" which gives a day-by-day account of the siege at Fort St. Frederick from
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$88.00
* Crown Point
* French & Indian War
An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt, dated Crown Point, August 5" which gives a day-by-day account of the siege at Fort St. Frederick from
George Frederic Handel...
Concerning the American colonies...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (two issue set), London, April and May, 1760 The set of issues contain parts 1 and 2 of "The Life and Times of George Frederic Handel". They are individually described below.* George Frederic Handel
* Concerning the American colonies
April, 1760:
Among the articles within this issue are: part one of "An Account of the Life of Ge... See More $90.00
Map of the world... Second battle of Quebec...
580062
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1760 * Second battle of Quebec
* Map of the world from the perspective of the North Pole
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use th... See More $165.00
The French & Indian War...
554199
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September 1760.
* French & Indian War
Most of a column near the back of the issue is taken up with reports on the French & Indian War in America (see photos for text), portions including:
"...account of Col. Montgomery's expedition against the Cherokees appeared in the public papers...that the troops under his command, after marching
... See More
$48.00
* French & Indian War
Most of a column near the back of the issue is taken up with reports on the French & Indian War in America (see photos for text), portions including:
"...account of Col. Montgomery's expedition against the Cherokees appeared in the public papers...that the troops under his command, after marching
The French & Indian War...
584888
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1760 Among the articles in this issue are: "Austrian Account of the Siege of Dresden" "Prussian Account of the Siege of Breslau" "Late Discovery of the Virtues of Hemlock" and more.Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which gives various news reports of the day and which also includes some acc... See More $38.00
Death of the King of England...
580851
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1760 (w/o map) A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting... See More
$89.00
History of the London Brewery... Map of Germany...
222143
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1760 * Map of portions of Germany
* The French & Indian War : American content
* Death of King George II
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first p... See More $57.00
News reports from America...
568343
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1760* News reports from America
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun i... See More $38.00
Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
567414
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 * Nice foldout map of Germany and vicinity
* Concerning the French & Indian War
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use... See More $68.00
Importance of Louisiana in 1761...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1761 An inside page has over a full column taking up with "Importance of Louisiana" seen in its entirety in the photos below. The text includes: "...while the French remain possessed of Louisiana as its communication by sea is always open, the climate mild & the country inviting, they will always have it in their power to pour in men &... See More
$55.00
One of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1762 We will select a nice issue from this early year. This genuine newspaper has 8 pages and measures about 8 by 11 inches. It is filled with various news of the day, mostly European, with various ads as well. A few years earlier it was one of the best sources for reporting the French & Indian War, and in another dozen years it would provide extensive co... See More
$20.00
One of the less common titles...
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THE UNIVERSAL CHRONICLE & WESTMINSTER JOURNAL, London, April 17, 1762 A rather rate title from the end of the French & Indian War period. Mostly European reports but page 6 has a brief: "Letter From Boston in New-England" concerning the raising of a military (see).Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., formatted like the more common "London Chronicle", nice condition. ... See More $29.00
The King of England buys Buckingham Palace...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1762 Among the articles in this issue are: "Specific for the Hiccough [hiccup]" " "Considerations on the Present War, as it Respects England and France" takes over a full page; "Extract of a Letter from Major General Monckton...dated at St. Peter's in the Island of Martinico [Dominican Republic]..." "Account of th... See More
$36.00
Nice map of Portugal...
559041
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Aug., 1762 * Foldout map of Portugal
* Voltaire letter r. the Jesuits
* Havanna, Cuba, described
* Jews and the stock market in 1762
Inside this issue is a nice fold-out map described in the lower right as: "A Map of the Kingdom of Portugal." The map, which is very detailed, measures 14 by 8 1/4 inches (including the margins), is nice for... See More $70.00
Full page engraving of the King's heart...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1762 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a nice, detailed engraving of the heart of George II, the late king of England who recently died. As the magazine describes it as: "...an anatomical representation of the Heart of his late Majesty, as it appeared upon opening his Body, in the presence of his Majesty's Physicians, eleg... See More
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Terrific cover engraving... Descriptive of Florida...
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, December, 1762 The most compelling feature of this issue could be the beautiful engraving on the title/contents page which is a fine engraving of the skyline of London, including the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral (see photos).Over half a column is taken up with: "Some Account of Florida" which is very descriptive of it (see photos). Among ot... See More $47.00
Treaty Ends French Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated March, 1763. (No Map) This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cap... See More
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Map of America in 1763...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June 1763* 1763 map of the United States
* Slave insurrection in the West Indies
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" ... See More $590.00
Letters from Carliesle... Indian attacks...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE: or UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, London, August 25, 1763 Beginning on the fifth page of this issue is a report "Extract of a letter from Carlisle, July 12, 1763... I embrace this first leisure, since yesterday morning, to transmit you a brief account of our present state of affairs here.. slying families, obliged to abandon house and possession, to save their lives by an... See More
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