GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1778  A very nice "Supplement" issue published at the end of the year, & from the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including war reports, 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.

Perhaps the best item in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of the Island of TOBAGO, Drawn from an Actual Survey by Thos. Bowen 1779" (see). The map is quite detailed and measures 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches & is in great condition & very displayable (see).
This issue includes another foldout map headed: "Plan of the River Lagon & the Intended Navigable Canal from Belfast to Loughneagh..." in Ireland (see). This map measures 8 1/4 by 14 inches & is in very nice condition.
Also included in the issue is: "Narrative of the Negotiation in America" concerning the "...commissioners empowered by his Majesty to quiet the disorders & restore peace in the American Colonies...", which takes over nine pages. Part of this lengthy report is the letter to Henry Laurens in Congress at Philadelphia from  James Gambier, one of the commissioners from England (see).
In this issue as well is a lengthy: "Summary of Proceedings in the last session of Parliament" taking over 11 pages.
Complete in 38 pages, measures about 5 by 8 1/4 inches, half title/index page. In very nice condition.