THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1743  There is an interesting article titled: "Of Fortifications" which includes two small engravings (see) with the text taking a bit over a full page.
Three pages are taken up with the continuation of an article titled: "A New Theory of Comets" which includes an engraving (see).
Two pages are taken up with a chart showing: "A List of the Scotch Nobility with the Dates of all their Titles..." (see for portions).
Among the other articles in this issue are:"Revolutions in the empire of Morocco" and a lengthy: "List of Corporations in England".
Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. One of the reports  is headed: "Letters from the Town of Augusta..." with some news from the colonies and the Caribbean (see photos).
There is much reporting on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Complete in 54 pages with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches, very nice condition.
There are no maps or plates called for in this issue.

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.