Here is a complete, genuine issue of THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: October, 1766 and is about 55 pages in length. 
  
* Descriptive article on early East Florida
* 18th century original reading

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 including a lengthy article on East Florida and much more. This issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. A nice period item form the 18th century. VINTAGE READING. WOULD MAKE A GREAT UNIQUE GIFT !

 

Historical Background Background: "(1731-1914), long-popular English periodical that gave the name "magazine" to its genre. It was the first general periodical in England, founded by Edward Cave in 1731. It originated as a storehouse, or magazine, of essays and articles culled from other publications, often from books and pamphlets. Its motto-"E pluribus unum"-took note of the numerous sources scoured to assemble one monthly" Sources: Encycloprdia Britannica