THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London England, October, 1789  Among the articles are: "Mr. Badcock to Dr. Priestley" "Accurate Description of Fraser's New Carolina Grass" "The Hill of Howth" in Ireland, and much more.
Near the back are over 4 pages of an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France" and also some news headed: "America" reporting in part: "The Chesapeak was the first American vessel allowed to hoist the colours of the United States in the celebrated river Ganges, and to trade there..." which includes a comment from Lord Cornwallis, governor in India, who welcomed the ship: "...on the same footing with other nations.'...evinces the friendly disposition of that nation in that quarter...".
All 3 plates called for are present.
Complete in 96 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, great condition.

A very nice magazine from the "mother country" not long after the end of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.