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From Charleston, with Oglethorpe mention...
Item #671802
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1740 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Remarks on the Woolen Trade" "Article of the Treaty of Utrecht Relating thereto" "The State of the Press & Hardships of Printers" "Debates in the Senate of Great Lilliput Continued" "His Majesty's Speech equal to a Message"&nbs... See More
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #671801
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 * Ben Franklin's book is reviewed (brief)
* Fort Stanwix report
* Captain Cook's ships observed?
Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fo... See More
Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...
Item #671792
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752
* Benjamin Franklin
* Electricity experiments
* Lightning rod
Inside has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works. E
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* Benjamin Franklin
* Electricity experiments
* Lightning rod
Inside has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works. E
The Ohio Indian Wars of the 1790's... Major Hardin...
Item #671518
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1790 The issue includes a wide range of articles taking the majority of the pages, and also has near the back several pages with an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France". There is also a report headed: "America" noting in part: "...that Major Hardin...with 200 volunteers...of Kentucky...made an expedition fr... See More
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #670988
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757
* Forts Oswego and Ontario
* French and Indian war with map
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photo
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* Forts Oswego and Ontario
* French and Indian war with map
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photo
Early ballooning...
Item #670362
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1784 * Early ballooning
* Montgolfier brothers
Inside contains a full page article with heading: "Success of a Journey by Way of Experiment in a Balloon" which happened at France (see), and this is followed by another article which begins: "No sooner was the extraordinary discovery of M. Montgolfier known here about a month ag... See More
Washington crosses the Delaware... Franklin vs. Howe...
Item #670241
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1777
* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
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* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #669527
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Historical Jewish and Christian content
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within is headed: "Continuation of the dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see photos for portions). Another article ... See More
Establishing a penal colony in Australia... Mention of Franklin...
Item #668670
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788 * Botany Bay, Australia
* Penal Colony - Convicts
* Early chess - Benjamin Franklin
Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from Botany Bay, they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on the 13th of October last and expected to sail again about t... See More
Print of a New Jersey colonial coin...
Item #668665
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1787 for Gentleman's Magazine, London, England. * Colonial New Jersey copper coin
Within this supplement issue, published at the end of the year, is a full page print of various coins, one of which is the Nova Cesarea New Jersey colonial coin dated 1786, with a very brief note on it on the following page: "Fig. 6 is sent us for decyphering as a supposed... See More
General Oglethorpe and Georgia...
Item #668646
September 01, 1785
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1785 Included is an interesting article: "Description of a Machine for Raising Water by Wind" being an unusual type of windmill which includes a nice full page plate of it.
Other items include: "Chemical Inquiries into the Effects of Spirituous Liquors"; an article concerning General Oglethorpe and his settling of Georgia, and... See More
British evacuate New York City...
Item #667950
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 * Loyalists escaping New York
Included is the: "Definitive Treaty of Peace..." between England and Spain, signed at Versailles on Sept. 3, 1783. This treaty takes nearly 2 pages & was part of the process of creating the treaty which ended the Revolutionary War in America.
Also included under: "American Intelligence... See More
Washington's letter resigning as commander-in-chief...
Item #667938
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August & September, 1783 * General George Washington
* Farewell address to Continental Army
A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War, and also includes a "Resolve" from Congre... See More
Captain Wallis's voyage around the world...
Item #667822
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1773* Captain Samuel Wallis
* HMS Dolphin
* Voyage around the World
Among the items in this issue are: "Particulars Relative to Cowling Castle" which is accompanied by a full page plate of it; "Epitome of Captain Wallis's Voyage Round the World" which is the conclusion of this report from a previous issue, taking over... See More
Early electricity machines...
Item #667596
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1747 Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships Taken" which include several bound to or from North America and the West Indies. Also included are articles on some early electric machines including a illustration.
Among other articles: "Regulation of the Window Tax" "Account of the Battle of Kesselt" "Reas
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Among other articles: "Regulation of the Window Tax" "Account of the Battle of Kesselt" "Reas
Lengthy Judaica item, plus the founding of Georgia...
Item #667443
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1731 * 18th century magician Isaac Fawkes
* Historical and law-treatise against Jews and Judaism
* re. the creation of the colony of Georgia
There are several notable articles in this issue, including over a full page on: "...an Historical and Law-Treatise Against Jews and Judaism, published some years since."
Another signif... See More
Plate of a very strange animal...
Item #667429
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1761 This issue includes two full page plates, one a print of a very curious animal: "The Siyah-ghuth, an Animal now in the Tower of London" with an accompanying article as well. The other plate includes two prints, one "A Portable Smelting furnace" and the other a view of: "The Valley of Menat" with descriptive articl... See More
Working towards a treaty of peace with England...
Item #667428
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1782 The issue contains much reporting from Parliament as well as other articles. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day, and includes news from America: "...from Charles Town...36 sail of transports under convoy...for the purpose of bringing off the garrisons of Savannah & St. ... See More
Map of Veracruz & the castle of San Juan...
Item #667390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 The prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain titled: "A Plan of the City and Harbour of La Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan De Ulua, being the Key of Traffick and the Principal Port of New Spain", folding out to measure 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, with hand-tinted highlight... See More
Nice map of portions of Canada...
Item #667291
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1758 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice & detailed foldout map titled: "A Plan of the City & Harbour of Louisburg; shewing that part of Gabarus Bay in which the English landed, also their Encampment during the Siege in 1745." Within this map is a large inset in the upper left which is: "A Map of the I... See More
Oswego during the French and Indian War with an in-text map...
Item #667290
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 * Forts Oswego and Ontario
* French and Indian war with map
Inside has is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages.
This text also includes a report headed &qu... See More
Map of Havana, Cuba...
Item #667199
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also includes a key as to the various points of interest.An article: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" but the map of Jamaica is lacking.
Near the back of the issue is... See More
Major event at Crown Point, the French & Indian War...
Item #667159
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1759
* Fort Crown Point - New York
* Field Marshall Jeffery Amherst
* french and Indian War
An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt, dated Crown Point, August 5" which gives a day-by-day
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* Fort Crown Point - New York
* Field Marshall Jeffery Amherst
* french and Indian War
An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt, dated Crown Point, August 5" which gives a day-by-day
Nice plates, including a cross section of a ship...
Item #667135
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1748 Among the articles are: "Description of Aix la Chapelle & history of the Protestant Religion There" "New Astronomical Observations" "Of the Late Lunar Eclipse" "Of Saturn & Its Rings" (with full page plate) "Description of the City of Lima, from Betagh's Voyage Round the World...&qu
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Nice plates, including a cross section of a ship...
Item #667134
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1748 Among the articles are: "Description of Aix la Chapelle & history of the Protestant Religion There" "New Astronomical Observations" "Of the Late Lunar Eclipse" "Of Saturn & Its Rings" (with full page plate) "Description of the City of Lima, from Betagh's Voyage Round the World...&qu
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Terrific 18th century ship illustration...
Item #667124
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748 Certainly a prime feature is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War" with considerable detail, and with most of the facing page having the "Explanation to a Ship of War of the third Rate with Rigging, &c., at Anchor".The "Explanation" numerically identifies 148 parts noted on the plates as well ... See More
Anti-Catholic sentiment... Much on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #667110
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1745 There is a tremendous amount of content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion with articles: "A Short Account of the Rebellion in 1715 continued" "Remarks on the Young Pretender's Declaration" and further on: "Progress of the Rebels" which takes 3 pages, and "Carlisle Taken by the Rebels"
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Death of Jonathan Swift... Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
Item #667109
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well. Further on is a very detailed article: "Description of the City of Edinburgh".
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Death of Jonathan Swift... Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
Item #667108
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well. Further on is a very detailed article: "Description of the City of Edinburgh".
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Creating the Mason-Dixon Line: map of America...
Item #666701
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1769* Early America map
* Pennsylvania and Maryland
* Mason and Dixon Line creation
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice full page map of the Chesapeake region showing parts of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all of Delaware.
The inset in the lower right corner reads: "A Map of that Part of America wh... See More
Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #666213
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. This map measures 5 by 8 inches and has tiny binding holes above the top margin, not touching the map. There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica".There is also another art... See More
On General Gage in America...
Item #660294
November 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1782 Inside has an article: "Account of the Arrival of General Gage in America in the Year 1774, With the Proceedings of the Americans in Consequence of the Boston Port Bill Until the Appointment of a Congress".
Included is one of the two plates called for, a foldout (has wrinkles).
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, one defective... See More
Very descriptive of St. Lucia...
Item #660235
April 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1782 Inside has over a full page article: "An Account of the Island of St. Lucia" which is very descriptive. The accompanying map called for is lacking. The other plate called for is lacking as well.
Complete in 56 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Formatted very much like the Gentleman's Magazine but a much more s... See More
Review of a book on the Revolutionary War...
Item #660208
September 01, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
On John Paul Jones... Reflections on the Revolutionary War...
Item #660197
August 01, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1780
* John Paul Jones
* Revolutionary War
Just for all of us is an article: "On The Advantages & Amusement Derived from Newspapers" which takes nearly 2 pages. Also a great article on the famous naval hero John Paul Jones: "Anecdotes Of Paul Jones" .
There are several pages of "Parliamentary History" which inclu... See More
Displayable plate... BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven...
Item #659534
From the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1771 The print is of "A Design for a BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven Drawn by Mr. Samuel Bream". This is the print only, not the complete magazine, which would very nice framed. See photo for details.
Anti-Jacobite Creed... The importance of Nova Scotia...
Item #659531
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 2 (see). Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words (see); "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in ... See More
Virginia's historic religious freedom act...
Item #657797
January 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1787 Included is the notable: "Act for Establishing Religious Freedom, Passed in the Assembly of Virginia, in the beginning of the year 1786" which takes over a full page. The statute disestablished the Church of England in Virginia and guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths, including Catholics and Jews as well a... See More
A "seditious" paper arouses anger in New York... Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey...
Item #657796
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1768 Among the items in this issue are: "Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey" which includes an illustration; "On the Different Positions of the Great Occipital Aperture in man and Diverse Animals"; and much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day & which inclu... See More
Item #657795
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1766 Over half a page is taken up with: "American News" which has some interesting reports from Boston and elsewhere, with reference to: "...to the general assembly to make up the losses of the sufferers in the late unhappy times..." (see).Other articles within issue include: "Oriental Fables, from the French&qu... See More
Coalition of the American and West Indies' colonists...
Item #657794
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "Description of an Artificial Swan" "Account of a Journey Into Scotland" "An Address to the Annotators of the Bible" "Coalition of the American and W. Indian Colonists" and more.Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of th... See More
Map of road from London to Berwick & York... Indians visit London...
Item #657760
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "...Act for Opening & establishing certain ports in the Islands of Jamaica and Dominica for the more free importation and exportation..." "On the Doctrine of Original Sin" 'An Improvement in Common Watches" which includes a print of the gears and workings of a watch (see), and mo... See More
Yellow Fever cured by ketchup?...
Item #657758
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1802 The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes a brief report on the possible cure for yellow fever by eating regular ketchup. A strange though... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #657753
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 The first article has "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.Near the back the "Historical Chronicle" has several items from America concerning the Revolutionary War, including a letter from New York which has: "...since Gen. Clinton's departure fr... See More
Washington and Cornwallis in Virginia...
Item #657751
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen Colonies". Another report has some good talk on military affairs in America including: "...Lord Cornwallis has entered Virginia; that a reinforcement has entered Chesape... See More
Early submarine thoughts...
Item #657747
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1747 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine 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.
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Ancient coins, the violin (or viola), the moon...
From during the French & Indian War...
Item #657335
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1757 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 190... See More
Coal mine fires...
Item #657332
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1747 (does not include the map of Maastricht, The Netherlands - and priced as such)
Nearly five pages are taken up with a list of recently elected members to Parliament. A full page is taken up with "A Letter on the Late Rebellion", referring to the Jacobite Rebellion (see for portions).
Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships
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Nearly five pages are taken up with a list of recently elected members to Parliament. A full page is taken up with "A Letter on the Late Rebellion", referring to the Jacobite Rebellion (see for portions).
Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships
Census report from New Jersey...
Item #657330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749 Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves" (see). There is also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", column
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Americad & Frsance agree on a Treaty of amity...
Item #656792
October 01, 1800
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1800 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports: "...The French government and that or America have at length composed all their differences by a Treaty of Amity & Commerce which wasa signed at Paris on the 30th ult...many important point, particularly that of indemnifications for past captures, are left uns... See More
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