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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1739

• James Oglethorpe in Georgia
• 1st foldout engraving (map) in this publication

One of the better articles in this issue contains two letters datelined "Frederica in Georgia, Oct. 8, 1738" and "Savannah in Georgia, Oct. 22, 1738" which includes: "General Oglethorpe set out of Frederica on the 8th of October...He was received by the magistrates at the Waterside & saluted by the cannon & militia under arms...On the 13th the Indians came down the river

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London -- lot of 25 issues, all from the 1700's, varying years and decades, each issue complete with the full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Nice condition. A larger quantity at a low, wholesale price. Most, if not all, plates are not included. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1735

• The speech of a free negro - Moses Bon Saam

Without question the most noteworthy item is the speech by Moses Bon Saam, a free negro from Jamaica, which takes about 3 columns.
Bon Saam wrote this speech to his followers, runaway slaves planning to organize their own independent society in the interior of Jamaica. Affirmations of racial pride & a rudimentary theory of Black Power are found in this speech. It remains curiously relevant nearly 300

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752  Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention of Franklin's name on the title page.
The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the reports about kite experiments, especially a different and easier one at Philadelphia: "...success of the Philadelphia experiment for drawing the electrical fire from clouds by means

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752  Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention of Franklin's name on the title page.
The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the reports about kite experiments, especially a different and easier one at Philadelphia: "...success of the Philadelphia experiment for drawing the electrical fire from clouds by means

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781

• Battle of Guilford Courthouse
• American Revolutionary War
• Captain James Cook voyage

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 1776, 7, 8 & 9..." which takes over 3 pages. 
Another report mentions in part: "...parties from Mr. Washington's army under the Marquis de Fayette were to proceed down the Elk by

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779

• Great siege of Rhode Island print
• American Revolutionary War original

This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in prosecuting the war against them..." with other

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757

• Forts Oswego and Ontario
• French and Indian war with 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. This text also includes a report headed "Account of the Surrender of Fort Granville" & "Col. Armstrong's Success against Kittanning".
Included as well is a

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777

• General William Howe
• Charles Cornwallis
• American Independence ?

The issue begins with a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to the American War" taking over 5 pages & with much on the Revolutionary War. One bit notes: "...That America never aimed at independence till she was compelled to it by our harsh conduct; and that she is at least unanimous in one thing, never to submit to unconditional claims of the British

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1731

• 18th century magician Isaac Fawkes
• Historical and law-treatise against Jews and Judaism
• re. the creation of the colony of Georgia

There are several notable articles in this issue, including over a full page on: "...an Historical and Law-Treatise Against Jews and Judaism, published some years since."
Another significant item is one of the earliest reports to be had on what would be the creation of the Georgia colony, headed: "A true Account of a new

THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, May, 1783

• Revolutionary War aftermath
• Loyalists in America question

Certainly one of the less common magazines of the 18th century, formatted very much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine' of the day.
Inside includes: "The Fate Of the Loyalists" "Sir G. Carleton and Adm. Digby Letters to Secretary Livingston" "Letters From America on the Terms of Peace" "Indian War in America" "Rebel Financier Resigns" being Robert Morris; "Loyalists Settle in Nova Scotia -

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1755  Among the articles are: "Secret of the Fire-eating Art" "An Account of some New Experiments on Human Blood" "Life of a Modern Physician" "A Letter from R. Brook, M.D. in Maryland..." concerning Fahrenheit's thermometer; "New Improvement of the Barometer" which includes a nice illustration of it; "An Account of Canada, Given to the Governor of New York" which takes over a full page, and has as a page heading: "Journey from Quebeck to

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781

• Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
• Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
• Revolutionary War from the enemy

Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under the "Historical Chronicle". It begins with an editorial comment: "Gen. Washington's letter to the President of Congress on the surrender of the British army under Lord Cornwallis is truly

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780  Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette, followed by a letter of thanks signed in type: La Fayette.
Another report begins: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieut. general of his Most Christian Majesty's troops in America, and vice-admiral of the white flag." (French troops). Also: "On the 9th of

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1731

• Supporting criticism of the Jews
• Early report from Boston

This is just the third issue of this extremely successful magazine. Several editions of the first several issues were printed in the early 1730's so as to provide complete sets to customers as the success of the magazine grew, and based on the note at the bottom of the title/contents page this is the "Third Edition".
Most notable, and taking the entire first page, is an article in defense of

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1747

• 18th Century Genoa, Italy map
• "The Speech of Polly Baker"
• Early Benjamin Franklin story

Inside includes the well-known Ben Franklin item: "Speech of Polly Baker". This is the earliest Ben Franklin appearance in a Gentleman's Magazine and perhaps within any British publication, as confirmed by the Franklin Papers, Yale University. Quite noteworthy!
Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and Execution of the late Lord Lovat &

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1731 This was the very first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, and also the very first general interest magazine in the world--and this is from the very first year of its existence. 
This title began in 1731 and ran through 1907.
Most of the issue is taken up with: "A View of the Weekly Essays in this Month" which as a report of items in the various newspapers of the day, including The Free Briton, The Grub Street Journal, the Universal

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1798

• Marie Antoinette beheading
• Eyewitness account of execution

Inside has an interesting letter which begins: "I was an eye-witness of the death of Marie Antoinette. The accounts given of that melancholy event are generally true. She was dressed in a white dimity jacket & petticoat..." with much more detail including: "...Her head was shown to the people, of whom I think 20,000 were assembled; it was then thrown into the basket with her body..."

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1749   The prime feature of this issue is the very nice & detailed foldout map of "South America" which folds out to 11 1/2 by 10 inches. A very displayable & detailed map in great condition. Among the articles within are: "Articles of the Treaty of Utrecht" between England and France, which takes over 3 pages and including all 41 Articles.

Also: "Observations of the Last Solar Eclipse, taken in Scotland..."  "Description of a New Alarum [alarm]"

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776

• American Revolutionary War
• Captain James Cook vogage
• South Pole map - HMS Resolution

This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included are two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pages.
Also reported here is a: "Declaration of the Continental Congress on a late

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779

• Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
• Treason trials - Revolutionary War

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 further on: "...he took occasion to lament the melancholy fate of

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, October, 1832

• Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet's death

Near the back of the issue is the obituary for Sir Walter Scott taking nearly 24 pages.  Although lengthy and informative, the first line of the obituary may describe him best: "Sept. 21. At Abbotsford, Co. Roxburgh, aged 61. Sir Walter Scott, Bart. the proudest name in the modern annals of literature."  There is also a half page engraving: "Dryburgh Abbey, The Burial Place Of Sir Walter Scott".
Includes the plates called

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1764  Among the articles within are: "Some Account of the Discovery, Conquest...and Present State of the Canary Islands..." which takes six pages.
Also within the issue are: "Description of the City of Hereford" "Observation on a Passage in the New Testament"  "On Monopolizing the Necessaries of Life"  "Rules for the Preservation of the Teeth and Gums" and more.
There is an article: "Description of the Spermaceti Whale, thrown on the Flats at Sea Salter

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1760

• Battle of Quebec
• Slave insurrection in the West Indies
• Map of the war in Germany
• French and Indian War

A feature of this issue is the "French Account of the Raising the Siege of Quebec" which takes over half a page (see for portions). There is also: "A Description of a Water Mill of a New Construction..." for grinding sugar cane in Jamaica, which includes a full page plate (see photos). Another plate accompanies the article: "New Way of Constructing

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1777  Near the back are several letters from the seat of the Revolutionary War in America, including: "Extract of a Letter from the Gen. Wm. Howe to Lord G. Germaine dated New York, Apr. 1, 1777" which talks of plans to destroy provisions & stores at Peekskill.
Another letter details what was destroyed, with subheads: "Destroyed & burnt by the King's troops" and "Destroyed and Burnt by the Rebels:".
Yet another letter with talk of naval affairs in the

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789  Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of George Washington being elected the first President of the United States.
The full text can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "The 4th of March, being the day appointed by the ordinance of Congress for proceedings to commence under the new Federal Constitution, the morning was ushered in by a discharge of 14

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748  The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 4.
Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words; "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in the Jacobite Journal" "The Importance of Nova Scotia" and much more.
The map called for is lacking.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776  This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this article is a rare full page map titled: "Part of the Tropical Discoveries of the Resolution Sloop, Captain Cook in 1774..." with a related article.
The map measures 5 1/45 by 9 inches, a bit close-trimmed at a bottom corner to fold into the issue but not affecting the b order.
The other nice graphic

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  August & September, 1783  A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War, and also includes a "Resolve" from Congress concerning the mutinous soldiers in Washington's army, along with Washington's reply.
This is followed by "A Proclamation" from Congress which begins in part: "Whereas a body of armed soldiers in the service

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1755  Of great interest is: "Observations Concerning the Increase of Mankind, Peopling of Countries, etc. By B. Franklin, Esq. of Philadelphia", which takes 3 pages.
Near the back are two prints on a single page, one headed: "Plan of Fort Frederick at Crown Point" and the other a map showing a much wider area including Lake George, the Hudson River, Lake Champlain & more.
There is descriptive text on the same page as well, beginning: "This fort, which is

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1789  Among the articles are: "Calculus of the Ensuing Transit of Mercury" which includes an illustration; "Thoughts on Dueling" "Cruelty Towards Animals, Particularly Horses, Reprobated" and much more.
Near the back is news from: "America" with various items including laws for shipping, a report that the North Carolina constitution convention met to discuss the proposed document, and encouraged a Bill of Rights; a report from Kentucky, etc.
Enclosed

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778  Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the very nice foldout engraving which is described on the contents page as: "An Inside View of the Jews Synagogue at Amsterdam, and of the Ceremony of sounding the Horn on New Year's Day".
This plate folds out to 8 1/4 by 8 3/4 inches and is in very nice condition. It is mentioned only in a postscript on the facing page: "In consequence of our request to our correspondents, we have received the

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.
Near the back under "American News" is: "...some letters that had passed between Sir Henry Clinton & Gen. Washington for the exchange of prisoners...The Marquis de la

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 2, 1878 Great dblpgctrfld. by Nast: 'Italians, Your 1st King is Dead'. Great fullpg: 'Wagon Trains at Helena, Montana' shows a typical western street scene. Nice shape.

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1757  This title is less common than the popular "Gentleman's Magazine", and contains a wonderful, very ornate engraving of the skyline of London on the title page as well as on the first page.
Much reporting on the French & Indian War events in New York including: "State of Face Relating to the Loss of Oswego..." which takes several pages. Also: "Fort Ontario Evacuated"  "Oswego Surrenders" "Account of the British Plantations in America" "Disputes at New

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1743  Within this issue is a very early and interesting article titled: "Of Publick Cricket Matches" concerning the sport of cricket, with much detail.
The text includes: "Cricket is certainly a very innocent & wholesome exercise, yet it may be abused if either great or little people make it their business. It is grossly abused when it is made the subject of publick advertisements to draw together great crowds of people who ought all of them to be

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759  Among the articles are a continued: "Life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland" "Friendly Address to the Jews" which takes a full page; "Articles of Capitulation between their Excellencies & the Inhabitants of Guadelupe, etc." and "Gazette Account of the Taking of Guadaloupe" which takes more than a full page.
Lacking both plates called for, one being a map of Guadalupe.
Complete in 52 pages with full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759  Among the articles are a continued: "Life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland" "Friendly Address to the Jews" which takes a full page; "Articles of Capitulation between their Excellencies & the Inhabitants of Guadelupe, etc." and "Gazette Account of the Taking of Guadalupe" which takes more than a full page.
Lacking the map of Guadelupe, but still present is the other plate called for.
Complete in 52 pages with full title/contents page featuring an

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1764  Among the articles within is a very detailed: "Account of the Discovery, Conquest...and Present State of the Canary Islands..." which takes six pages.
Also within the issue are: "Description of the City of Hereford" "Observation on a Passage in the New Testament"  "On Monopolizing the Necessaries of Life"  "Rules for the Preservation of the Teeth and Gums" and more.
Included also is an article: "Description of the Spermaceti Whale, thrown on the Flats

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763  Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes: "...the Mississippi is a very rapid as far as the Missouri, which is about 1200 miles from its mouth, which, though it makes it difficult to ascent, yet facilitates the conveyance of the gross commodities down it which constitute the chief staple of North America. The worst part of the navigation is

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763  Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes: "...the Mississippi is a very rapid as far as the Missouri, which is about 1200 miles from its mouth, which, though it makes it difficult to ascent, yet facilitates the conveyance of the gross commodities down it which constitute the chief staple of North America. The worst part of the navigation is

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1798

• Battle of Nile - Aboukir Bay, Egypt
• Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson

Inside has a number of naval reports of encounters with the French & others. Included is a report beginning: "On this morning of the 7th inst. I fell in with and captured an American snow, which had been taken by a French privateer on the 4th, and, in consequence of the information given me by the American master, went in pursuit of the enemy..." with more.
But the prime content in this

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1766  One of the better items is a letter: "...from the Principal Merchants in London trading to the Colonies, to John Hancock, Esq., and the rest of the Merchants in Boston, on the Repeal of the Stamp Act" which has some great reading. This letter takes a full page.
Other articles within include: "An Account of a white Negroe Boy" "Remarkable Petition to Oliver Cromwell" "Behaviour of a Young Heretic executed at Abbeville" and more.
Three-quarters of

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1742

• 18th century map of Italy
• Comets with diagram

Perhaps the best item in this issue is the very nice full page: "Map of Italy" which shows the various borders of the states at that time, including Tuscany, Naples, Ecclesiastical State, Milan, Savoy, Venice, and more.
Also included in the map are Corsica, Sardinia, a portion of Sicily, as well as portions of France (including Provence), Germany, and Turkey.
There are two articles on comets, with two

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778

• No compromise w/ England
• American Revolutionary War

Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" and more.
The most significant content falls under: "Advices Received from America" which includes a

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778

• General John Burgoyne
• Revolutionary War - Saratoga

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-affected betrayed him; some of the troops, though truly brave, did not, on every

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1784  Among the articles are: "Remarks in a Voyage to Jersey" and so much more.
Near the back  is half a page of: "Advices From America which has news items datelined from Philadelphia, Albany and Montreal, the former dealing with treaties with the Indians, etc.
There is also a full page headed: "Aerostation" which reports on various balloon flights from this early period in manned flight. It includes mentions of both Mr. Blanchard and Montgolfier.
One

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1739

• a map of Western Europe
• Judaica content
• Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism

Several pages contain articles related to Reverend George Whitefield, including: "Mr. Whitefield charg'd with Falsities", "The Number of Mr. Whitefield's Hearers Calculated", and "Mr. Whitefield Vindicated.", one of which includes a reference to Methodism and John Wesley.

Another article is titled: "A Dissertation Whether the Hebrews borrow'd any Customs from

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781  Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold. This is his detailed report on the taking of New London, Connecticut, known as the Battle of Groton Heights.
Also included is a letter from George Washington to Congress which prefaces

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1791  Near the back is a: "Proclamation of the Brothers of the King of France - To dispel the Suspicions which have Arisen of their Intention to Dethrone their Brother".
There is also a short bit of "American Intelligence" reporting a terrible fire in New York City.
Present are 2 of the 3 plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.

This was the first periodical