GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, for the year 1776   A very nice "Supplement" issue to this popular magazine from during the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
This 28 page magazine features a great & lengthy account of the Battle of New York signed in type by: W. Howe which takes over 4 pages, only a few portions of which are shown in the photos below as it is simply too lengthy to show all. Also included is the list of soldiers killed, wounded & missing in the battle and the ordinance & stores taken, this taking close to 2 pgs. as well.
But certainly the prime piece in this issue, very much related to the New York battle report, is the great foldout map titled: "Map Of the Progress of His Majesty's Armies in New York During the Late Campaign Illustrating the Accounts Publish'd in the London Gazette." The map shows much of Long Island, all of Staten Island & Manhattan, plus portions of the Bronx and eastern New Jersey (see the photos). This map measures 8 1/4 by 14 inches and is in very nice condition. A bit close-trimmed at the upper right margin which causes partial loss to the border (see).
Additionally, this issue has much more on the Revolutionary War as well. Included is a lengthy letter from Lord Howe concerning events in New York (see photos for portions), taking close to 2 pages.
Another article is titled: "Brief Recapitulation of the Principal Events of the late Campaign in America" taking nearly 3 pages.
This issue is in great condition measuring 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches.