THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756
 
* Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica  content

A very nice War 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.

The prime feature would be the very nice & large foldout map titled in the cartouche: "A New & Correct CHART  of  EUROPE..." which shows all of Europe as well as Iceland, Russia, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East including Jerusalem, Joppa, Cairo, & Cyprus. This map measures 12 1/4 by 14 3/4 inches from border to border, with ample borders al all sides, small at the lower portion of the right side from where folded into the issue. Minor off-setting from having been folded into itself for over 250 years otherwise in very nice condition.

Under the heading near the back: "American News" is a report which includes: "...concerning Oswego still continue to be contradictory...the last letters from Albany say that the French had burnt the fort & put almost the whole garrison to the sword..." and mention that Col. Webb was sent to reinforce the place & found the fort blown up & found "...about 500 dead bodies scattered in & about the place...".   Not a lengthy report yet historically important (see). 

Also an article: "Curious Jewish Instrument from the Hebrew" which takes nearly half a page & is signed: Aaron, the so of Rabby Haim. (see).

Other articles within include:

*  "New Plan for a National Militia"
*  "Chicanery of the Empress Queen"
*  "New Curiosities in Herculaneum"
*  "Further Particulars of the Siege of St. Philip's" at Gibraltar
 
Complete in 48 pages with a full title/index page containing an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches. The noted map is the only plate called for in this issue.