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 years

This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion."

Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early--and rare--mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old.

This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon (France) with the Adjacent Country" which is in nice condition (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells.

Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., some margin chipping to four leaves near the back & not affecting mentioned text (nor any text), generally in nice condition.