Early Georgia...Map of the English Channel...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1759 (with map).
* Article on the weather in Georgia
* Map of Havre De Grace
* Article on the weather in Georgia
* Map of Havre De Grace
This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This successful publication enjoyed a long & well respected life having been published from 1731 through 1907.
Among the items found within this issue is an article titled: "An Account of the Heat of the Weather in Georgia, by Hen. Ellis, Esq. Governor" datelined from Georgia, July 17, 1758. An interesting and early article on Georgia. The full text of the article takes over a column and can be seen in the photos below.
The issue also contains a nice foldout map showing part of the English Channel including the Isle of Wight off the cost of Southampton, and also the coast of Normandy including Havre de Grace. There are two detailed insets, one showing the "Plan Of Havre De Grace" and the other showing "The Bombardment of Havre De Grace, July 4th, 1759". This map folds out to be 8 by 10 1/2 inches.
This issue contains a wide variety of other content including literary items, political affairs, news reports, various essays, and other tidbits.
The issue includes the full title/index page which features a nice engraving of St. John's Gate.
Complete in 40+ pages, measuring about 5 by 8 inches, generally in nice condition.
Among the items found within this issue is an article titled: "An Account of the Heat of the Weather in Georgia, by Hen. Ellis, Esq. Governor" datelined from Georgia, July 17, 1758. An interesting and early article on Georgia. The full text of the article takes over a column and can be seen in the photos below.
The issue also contains a nice foldout map showing part of the English Channel including the Isle of Wight off the cost of Southampton, and also the coast of Normandy including Havre de Grace. There are two detailed insets, one showing the "Plan Of Havre De Grace" and the other showing "The Bombardment of Havre De Grace, July 4th, 1759". This map folds out to be 8 by 10 1/2 inches.
This issue contains a wide variety of other content including literary items, political affairs, news reports, various essays, and other tidbits.
The issue includes the full title/index page which features a nice engraving of St. John's Gate.
Complete in 40+ pages, measuring about 5 by 8 inches, generally in nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
