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Item # 221731

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1753  A full page is taken up with: "A View and Description of the Fortress of Ischia and Part of the Island" which is one of the 3 principal isles in the Bay of Naples, Capri being the more famous. The article takes over a full page and the illustration takes half a page.
Other items within include: "A Draught & Description of an engine to turn Screws" which has an illustration (see); there are diagrams of the floor plans of both St. Peter's Basilica at Rome, and St. Paul's Cathedral in London (see). There is a full page  plate of the five recent emperors of Spain (a plate of five Incas of Peru is actually called for); and so much more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. Included also is the plate titled: "Llanroost Bridge over the River Conway in North Wales", as well as a nearly full page illustration of the "Elevation of a Pump Room at Glastonbury".
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's  Gate.

A very nice magazine from before the French & Indian War 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.