Captain Perry's Northwest Passage Expedition....
Item #602166
December 1, 1820
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1820 The first article is a 4 page report on: "Col. MacDonald on the North-West Magnetic Pole". Also of noteworthy interest is a terrific 7 1/2 page article: "North-West Expedition" which is a great account of Parry's exploration of the area beyond the Arctic Circle, north of Canada. Included is a nice foldout map ... See More
Captain Parry and the Northwest Expedition...
Item #602165
December 1, 1820
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1820 The first article is a 4 page report on: "Col. MacDonald on the North-West Magnetic Pole". Also of noteworthy interest is a terrific 7 1/2 page article: "North-West Expedition" which is a great account of Parry's exploration of the area beyond the Arctic Circle, north of Canada. Included is a nice foldout map ... See More
The Aurora Borealis...
Item #602163
November 1, 1792
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1792 Among the articles of interest are: "Continuation of Two Months Tour in Scotland", "Report on Pendulums", "Virtues of the Coffee Drink", "The regular Appearance and Departure of Swallows" "Query on the Aurora Borealis", and much more. Near the back are various news reports under: "Inte... See More
The Aurora Borealis...
Item #602162
November 1, 1792
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1792 Among the articles of interest are: "Continuation of Two Months Tour in Scotland", "Report on Pendulums", "Virtues of the Coffee Drink", "The regular Appearance and Departure of Swallows" "Query on the Aurora Borealis", and much more. Near the back are various news reports under: "Inte... See More
Performance Of Handel's Messiah...
Item #602107
May 1, 1751
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1751
* Performance of Handel's Messiah
There is an interesting article on the "Dutch Wring Duke" beginning: "The wring-duke is an instrument used by the bleachers of fine linen in Holland..." with an illustration of it (see).
There is an article: "Account of a Surprising Inundation in the Valley of
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* Performance of Handel's Messiah
There is an interesting article on the "Dutch Wring Duke" beginning: "The wring-duke is an instrument used by the bleachers of fine linen in Holland..." with an illustration of it (see).
There is an article: "Account of a Surprising Inundation in the Valley of
The French are encroaching on British lands in America...
Item #602105
January 1, 1752
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1752 Among the various articles of interest in this issue are: "Cure for the Hiccough" "Of the Bishop of Cloyne's Theory of Vision" "Essay on Spirit & the Trinity" "Doctrine of Spirits, according to the Jews" "Reasonableness of Laying a Tax on Money" "Ramsgate Harbour--Windmill Regulated... See More
Guilford Court House... Captain Cook's journal...
Item #602104
May 1, 1781
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781 Content includes: "Debates in Parliament" includes talk on America. Another report is a review of the: "Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, on Discovery, performed in the Years 1777, 7, 8 & 9..." which takes over 3 pages (see photos).
Another report mentions in part: "...parties f... See More
Life of Sir Francis Drake...
Item #602103
August 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1740
* Life of Sir Francis Drake
* James Oglethorpe and St. Augustine, Florida
There is a lengthy & detailed 7 1/2 page article titled: "The Life of Sir Francis Drake" (see for portions), which is continued in the September issue.
Among the other articles noted in the table of contents are: "Gentleman Change their O... See More
Liberty Bell is erected in Philadelphia...
Item #602046
July 1, 1753
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July 1753 Near the back of this issue is a terrific--yet inconspicuous--report which is part of various news items under the heading: "America" and dateline of "Philadelphia, May 10" reading: "Last week was raised and fixed, in the State-House Steeple, the great bell, weighing 2080 lb. cast here, with this inscription, 'Procl... See More
Mt. Etna erupting...
Item #602045
April 1, 1750
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1750 (with plates)
* Judaica content
The first article is: "Remarks on the Practice of Inoculating for the Small-Pox" which takes over a full page.
The article "Of Mount Aetna" is within the issue but is lacking the plate called for. Another article: "Moon's Eclipse" includes a nice illustration (see).
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* Judaica content
The first article is: "Remarks on the Practice of Inoculating for the Small-Pox" which takes over a full page.
The article "Of Mount Aetna" is within the issue but is lacking the plate called for. Another article: "Moon's Eclipse" includes a nice illustration (see).
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #601901
December 1, 1778
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More
Happy slaves... Quakers... from the second year of publication...
Item #601850
July 1, 1732
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1732 The issue begins with 33 pages of "A View of the Weekly Disputes & Essays in this Month". This section has various reports from the many newspapers in England including the Daily Courant, Universal Spectator, Applebee's Journal, Weekly Register, London Journal, Fog's Journal, The Craftsman, The Free Briton, and more. Thes... See More
Some American news... Foldout plate of a canal...
Item #601754
September 1, 1771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1771 The opposite side of the title/contents page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs", most dealing with a Resolution of a n assembly of the clergy at Williamsburg. Also datelined Williamsburg is an item concerning the damage to tobacco due to flooding, as well as a report from Boston and one from New York, the latter concerning ... See More
The historic Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
Item #601753
April 1, 1794
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1794
* Infamous Philadelphia, PA Yellow Fever epidemic
Within this issue is a lengthy discussion of one of the deadliest epidemics in U.S. history, one which eventually claimed just under 10% of the entire population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at the time the most populated city in the country). The cause of the epidemic is att... See More
Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
Item #601752
February 1, 1781
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781 A Revolutionary War era 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, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
The first article is a &qu
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The first article is a &qu
The surrender of West Florida to the Spanish...
Item #601751
April 1, 1780
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1780 The issue begins with 5 pages of the "Summary of the Debates in Parliament" which includes some discussion of the American situation, one bit noting: "...could see no difference in point of turpitude between an endeavour to detach France from America and an attempt to recover America from France...remained totally silent respec... See More
Captain James Cook in the South Pacific... Early balloon flights...
Item #601223
October 1, 1784
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1784
* James Cook in the Pacific ocean
* Early Blanchard balloon flight
* Judaica item
Among the items in this issue is a continued article of over 4 1/2 pages on: "Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean" which is a tremendous amount of detail on his journey through the South Pacific from August 12 thru early November, 1... See More
Plates of a castle and a mermaid...
Item #601221
December 1, 1759
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1759 The issue begins with an: "Historical Description of the country Round Quebec" which was the focus of the French & Indian War at the time (see). This article takes 2 pages. Also in this issue are: "Some Account of Tattershall Castle" which includes a very nice full page plate of it. Also: "Complaints of t... See More
Ben Franklin & his lightning rod... Virginia & Carolina Thrush Bird Print...
Item #601220
October 1, 1752
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1752 One of the articles: "Of Electricity in the Clouds" begins: "The experiments made by Mr. Franklin & repeated in France...have, I find, given rise to an opinion that lightening is extracted from clouds by the iron bar, that it may be diverted which way we please, and the mischiefs of it prevented..." with more (see
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Print of counterfeit coins... Oliver Cromwell...
Item #601218
February 1, 1741
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1741
* Engraving of counterfeit coins
* Much on Oliver Cromwell
Near the back is an article on counterfeit coins, including two engravings of a shilling and a guinea (see photos).
Among the other articles noted in the table of contents are: "A Slight Worse than an Injury" "Influence of Cromwell's Hypocrisy"
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* Engraving of counterfeit coins
* Much on Oliver Cromwell
Near the back is an article on counterfeit coins, including two engravings of a shilling and a guinea (see photos).
Among the other articles noted in the table of contents are: "A Slight Worse than an Injury" "Influence of Cromwell's Hypocrisy"
Plate of King Louis XV... News from America...
Item #601104
May 1, 1774
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1774 This issue begins with the: "Memoirs of the Life of the Late King of France" which is accompanied by a full page plate of him: "Lewis XV, King of France and Navarre..." who died on May 10, 1774. Actually this plate is not called for in the title/contents page but is here because the article is, plus it is called for in the m... See More
From the 18th century...
Benjamin Franklin leter... includes prints...
Item #600836
September 1, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1797
An inside page (pg 741) has a short letter by Benjamin Franklin, originally written by him in Paris in 1784 (see image). The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. The issue is in nice condition due to the use o... See More
Chess... mention of Ben Franklin... The slave trade...
Establishing a penal colony in Australia...
Item #600736
May 1, 1788
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788
* Botany Bay, Australia... Penal Colony... convicts
Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from Botany Bay, they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on the 13th of October last and expected to sail again about the middle of Nov. and to pro... See More
Revolutionary War in the South... Ninety-Six SC....
Item #600284
August 1, 1781
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, August, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" includes a short bit about: "Two gentlemen...charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the American agent Adams at Amsterdam & with supplying the Colonists with arms & ammunition...". This is followed by a letter from Lord Rawdon to Cornwallis from Monk's Corner begin... See More
Map of India and Pakistan... Wine industry in America...
Item #600261
March 1, 1767
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1767
* Foldout map of India, Pakistan, and more
* Early on the wine industry in America
* Greenland
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 wo... See More
French & Indian War...
Map of the St. Lawrence River includes Quebec...
Item #600250
November 1, 1759
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759 The most notable item in this issue is the very nice & detailed full page map of the St. Lawrence River and present-day city of Quebec, titled "An Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorency." (see). The map is in nice condition although was once close-trimmed at the top but has been arch... See More
Botany Bay... Rules for servants... Indian skirmishes in America...
Item #600216
December 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1786 Inside has nearly a full page relating to Botany Bay being established as a penal colony, headed: "The Botany Bay Business Defended" which is a critical response to the lengthy Botany Bay discussion in the previous issue (see Gentleman's Magazine for November, 1786). One bit mentions: "...they have now comfortable beds. Former... See More
Terrific & early on Botany Bay...
Item #600215
November 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1786
The first 2 1/2 pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report on the establishment of a penal colony in Botany Bay. It begins: "While the plan for settling a colony at Botany Bay is preparing to be carried into execution..." with much more, & including a description of the country as well as the natives (Aborigines... See More
Washington re-elected...
Report from Botany Bay... Major Grose...1st Governor... Will of doomed King Louis XVI...
Item #600194
February 1, 1793
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1793
* Botany Bay report from the first Governor
* George Washington re-elected
* Will of King Louis XVI
* Blanchard & ballooning
There are several items of interest, one of which is several pages on the: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" with much text on what should be the fate of Louis ... See More
Philadelphia described... with map!
Discussion on the Jew Bill...
Item #600072
August 1, 1753
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1753 Pages 1 through 4 are taken up with a fascinating article titled: "A Compleat View of the Controversy concerning the late Act in favour of the Jews". The subheads include: "Reasons for the Jews Bill and Answers" and "Objections to the Jews Bill and Answers". There are 13 "Objections", each with an answ... See More
Jamaica Anthelmia...
Item #599507
December 1, 1751
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1751 Over two pages are taken up with: "An Account of the Incas or Emperors of Peru..." with a related plate of them in the November issue.
Over a page is on: "Account of the Anthelmia..." plant from Jamaica, which is accompanied by a full page plate of it as well as other items (see photos).
Other items in t
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Over a page is on: "Account of the Anthelmia..." plant from Jamaica, which is accompanied by a full page plate of it as well as other items (see photos).
Other items in t
The Crusades...
Item #599506
February 1, 1751
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1751
* The Crusades
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, having begun in 1731 and
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* The Crusades
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, having begun in 1731 and
Map of Britany...
Item #599504
November 1, 1746
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746
* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
* Map of Britany
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York" (see). Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbou
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* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
* Map of Britany
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York" (see). Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbou
The French & Indian War...
Item #599016
September 1, 1760
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
New planet discovered...
Item #598966
March 1, 1802
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London England, March, 1802 Within the issue is an article in which a "New Planet" has been reported. This goes into detail about the discovery and includes charts.
The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and additional news & stories from around the world are within.
This is complete in about 55 pages and is in ni... See More
Great engraving of the London skyline...
Item #598816
December 1, 1749
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, December, 1749 Formatted much like the more popular 'Gentleman's Magazine' but a more scarce title. The full title/contents page features a great engraving of the skyline of London (see).
Among the articles are: "Reflections on Atheism & Superstition" "Birds, Beasts, Fishes and Plants in America", over two pages of: &qu... See More
George Washington is honored by France...
Item #598815
September 1, 1781
TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, September, 1781 Formatted very much like the more popular 'Gentleman's Magazine' but much more rare. Among the articles within are: "Debates on the American Prisoners Petition" and much more. Near the back is "Domestick Intelligence" which has the recent news of the day. One item mentions: "...we are informed that the ... See More
Guilford Court House... Captain Cook's journal...
Item #598790
May 1, 1781
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781 Content includes: "Debates in Parliament" includes talk on America. Another report is a review of the: "Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, on Discovery, performed in the Years 1777, 7, 8 & 9..." which takes over 3 pages.
Another report mentions in part: "...parties from Mr. Washi... See More
Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello... King's Edict in Favor of the Jews...
Item #598787
March 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1740
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Judaica item on the King's Edict
A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
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A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
Map of the world... Second battle of Quebec...
Item #598702
June 1, 1760
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 us... See More
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #598600
October 1, 1761
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1761 Among the items in this issue are: "...Virtues of Hemlock in the Cure of Ulcers" "Of the Inventions for Discovering the Longitude" "Artful Management of the French in Concluding Treaties" "Particular Account of Mr. Pitt's Resignation" "Letters for and Against Mr. Pitt" with some of this ... See More
Ben Franklin as president of the "Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery..."
Item #598206
October 1, 1787
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1787 Near the back, and under the heading: "America", is a page mostly taken up with the creation of a new society "...instituted in Philadelphia consisting of some of the most respectable people in the province of Pennsylvania..." with the introduction of their constitution printed here & which includes: "...it havi... See More
An Episcopal Coin...
Item #598175
October 1, 1788
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1788 This contains an article "Query on an Episcopal Coin" in which a person had received a coin of which he was providing the description of in hopes that someone would be able to help identify it. "The piece is of pale gold, thin, in size between a sixpence and shilling. On one side is a figure of a bishop... who name (as we lea... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #598121
January 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779 The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... See More
From the Revolutionary War era...
Item #597753
May 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I find almost no American content in this issue. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news ... See More
Thomas Jefferson, the Supreme Court...
Item #597508
November 1, 1789
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1789 The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news around the world during this very early time in history. Within the issue under the heading "America" is the Executive Power, with a listing of the Supreme Court, and Thomas Jefferson as Sec. of State; Gen. Knox as Sec. of War... See More
Major Rogers captured by Indians, then escapes...
Item #597456
June 1, 1768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1768 Among the items in this issue are: "Unsuccessful Trial to Cure Canine Madness" "An Account of the Antiquities of Athens" "Dr. P's Discoveries Concerning the Rhinoceros Justified" "List of Members in the Present Parliament" which takes 8 pages. Also: "An Account of the Horned Viper of Egypt"... See More
On the exchange of prisoners...
Item #597195
March 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779 Inside includes the: "Second Letter from Admiral Gambier to the American Congress" which is his plea for the release of: "...an innocent officer imprisoned for being the bearer of a sealed packet..." with much more. This if followed be a letter signed in type by: Francis Lightfoot Lee (see for portions).
Near the back under &... See More
New Yorkers pledge allegiance to the King...
Item #596116
May 1, 1777
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1777 A very nice Revolutionary War era 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, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Near the back are s... See More
Experiments on Human Blood... Life of a Modern Physician...
Item #596115
February 1, 1755
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1755 Among the articles in this issue are: "Secret of the Fire-eating Art" "An Account of some New Experiments on Human Blood" "Life of a Modern Physician" "New Improvement of the Barometer" which includes a nice illustration of it; "An Account of Canada, Given to the Governor of New York" which... See More
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