THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1747  Inside includes the well-known Ben Franklin item: "Speech of Polly Baker". This is the earliest Ben Franklin appearance in a Gentleman's Magazine and perhaps within any British publication, as confirmed by the Franklin Papers, Yale University. Quite noteworthy!
Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and Execution of the late Lord Lovat & some Further Particulars of his Life". Included are the details of his execution on Tower Hill. Lovat was involved in the Jacobite Rebellion.
Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships Taken on both Sides" including several which were bound to or from the North America & the West Indies.
A prime feature is the nice foldout map headed: "A South View Of The City of Genoa" Italy, which is very detailed. It measures 8 by 15 indices with minor margin wear.
An article includes an interesting illustration described as: "Method to Warm Rooms by the Steam of Boiling Water" is much like present-day hot water heating systems.
Nearly 3 pages are taken up with: "An Account of a Description of Iceland and Groenland" [Greenland].
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which includes an article beginning: "Lord Loval was beheaded on Tower Hill. Just before he came from the Tower...".
Lacking the other plate called for.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches with wide margins, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate great condition.

A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.