GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1757  Perhaps the best item in this issue is the large foldout map which measures 8 by 18 inches, noted in the cartouche as: "A Draught of the Road and Harbour of BREST with the Adjacent Coast" (see photos). Several folds but in very nice condition.
Articles within this issue include: "Curious Accounts of the Present Comet" which includes a nearly half page print relating to it (see); "Account of Medical Observations & Inquiries" "Aneurysm of the Aorta" "Fire Engine--Earthquakes--Microscopical Observations" and more.
There is also a nice: "Account of the late Disputes between the Assembly of Pennsylvania & their Present Governor William Denny" which takes over 2 pages, and is signed in type at its conclusion: William Franklin (see for portions).
Although not called for in this issue (called for in July issue) present is a full page: "Map of the Mouths of the Ganges in the Bay of Bengal, shewing the English Settlements lately Destroy'd by the Nabob of that Province". There is a related article as well, hence this map appearing in this issue.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with various news of the day & which includes an item headed: "America" which notes: "...the military operations in America seem to be totally suspended..." (see).
Complete in 48 pages, measures 5 by 8 inches, has a full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Very nice condition.

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