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Map of South America... Treaty of Utrecht...
Map of South America... Treaty of Utrecht...
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January 01, 1749
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 9 1/2 by 11 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]" which includes an engraving of it; plus other items.
Two plates are present but one of them isn't called for.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches with wide untrimmed margins, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, very nice, clean condition.
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
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]" which includes an engraving of it; plus other items.
Two plates are present but one of them isn't called for.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches with wide untrimmed margins, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, very nice, clean condition.
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's