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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1739

• James Oglethorpe in Georgia
• 1st foldout engraving (map) in this publication

One of the better articles in this issue contains two letters datelined

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London -- lot of 25 issues, all from the 1700's, varying years and decades, each issue complete with the full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1735

• The speech of a free negro - Moses Bon Saam

Without question the most noteworthy item is the speech by Moses Bon Saam, a free negro from Jamaica,

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752  Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752  Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781

• Battle of Guilford Courthouse
• American Revolutionary War
• Captain James Cook voyage

Content includes: "Debates in Parliament" includes talk on America. Another

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780

• American Revolutionary War
• General George Washington's army
• At Morristown, New Jersey
• South Carolina events

The first article has: "Summary of Proceedings in the

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779

• Great siege of Rhode Island print
• American Revolutionary War original

This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757

• Forts Oswego and Ontario
• French and Indian war with map

Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777

• General William Howe
• Charles Cornwallis
• American Independence ?

The issue begins with a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1731

• 18th century magician Isaac Fawkes
• Historical and law-treatise against Jews and Judaism
• re. the creation of the colony of Georgia

There are several

THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, May, 1783

• Revolutionary War aftermath
• Loyalists in America question

Certainly one of the less common magazines of the 18th century, formatted very much like the more

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1755  Among the articles are: "Secret of the Fire-eating Art" "An Account of some New Experiments on Human Blood" "Life of a Modern Physician" "A Letter

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781

• Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
• Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
• Revolutionary War from the enemy

Certainly the most historic report in

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780  Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington datelined at Morristown, with much

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1747

• 18th Century Genoa, Italy map
• "The Speech of Polly Baker"
• Early Benjamin Franklin story

Inside includes the well-known Ben Franklin item: "Speech of Polly

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1798

• Marie Antoinette beheading
• Eyewitness account of execution

Inside has an interesting letter which begins: "I was an eye-witness of the death of Marie

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1776

• American Revolutionary War era map
• Shows North America and more
• Pre-Declaration of Independence

The prime feature is the great map showing all of the

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1788

• 18th century Egyptian pyramids exploration

Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Remarks on the Descriptions of the Pyramids of Egypt" which is very

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1749   The prime feature of this issue is the very nice & detailed foldout map of "South America" which folds out to 11 1/2 by 10 inches. A very

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776

• American Revolutionary War
• Captain James Cook vogage
• South Pole map - HMS Resolution

This is a fine issue from this significant year of the

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1753  Near the back is a terrific--yet inconspicuous--report which is part of various news items under the heading: "America" and dateline of Philadelphia,

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779

• Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
• Treason trials - Revolutionary War

The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, October, 1832

• Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet's death

Near the back of the issue is the obituary for Sir Walter Scott taking nearly 24 pages.  Although lengthy and informative,

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1764  Among the articles within are: "Some Account of the Discovery, Conquest...and Present State of the Canary Islands..." which takes six pages.
Also within

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1760

• Battle of Quebec
• Slave insurrection in the West Indies
• Map of the war in Germany
• French and Indian War

A feature of this issue is the "French Account of the

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1777  Near the back are several letters from the seat of the Revolutionary War in America, including: "Extract of a Letter from the Gen. Wm. Howe to Lord G.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748  The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 4.
Also in

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776  This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  August & September, 1783  A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1755  Of great interest is: "Observations Concerning the Increase of Mankind, Peopling of Countries, etc. By B. Franklin, Esq. of Philadelphia", which takes 3

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1789  Among the articles are: "Calculus of the Ensuing Transit of Mercury" which includes an illustration; "Thoughts on Dueling" "Cruelty Towards Animals,

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778  Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the very nice foldout engraving which is described on the contents page as: "An Inside View of the

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779  Inside includes the: "Second Letter from Admiral Gambier to the American Congress" which is his plea for the release of: "...an innocent officer imprisoned

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 2, 1878 Great dblpgctrfld. by Nast: 'Italians, Your 1st King is Dead'. Great fullpg: 'Wagon Trains at Helena, Montana' shows a typical western street scene. Nice shape.

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1757  This title is less common than the popular "Gentleman's Magazine", and contains a wonderful, very ornate engraving of the skyline of London on the title

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1778

• General George Washington
• William Howe & John Burgoyne

An inside page has a graphic depiction of a: "Plan of the Encampment of a Battalion of Six

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1743  Within this issue is a very early and interesting article titled: "Of Publick Cricket Matches" concerning the sport of cricket, with much

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759  Among the articles are a continued: "Life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland" "Friendly Address to the Jews" which takes a full page; "Articles of

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759  Among the articles are a continued: "Life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland" "Friendly Address to the Jews" which takes a full page; "Articles of

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1764  Among the articles within is a very detailed: "Account of the Discovery, Conquest...and Present State of the Canary Islands..." which takes six

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763  Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes:

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763  Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes:

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1798

• Battle of Nile - Aboukir Bay, Egypt
• Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson

Inside has a number of naval reports of encounters with the French & others. Included is a

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1766  One of the better items is a letter: "...from the Principal Merchants in London trading to the Colonies, to John Hancock, Esq., and the rest of the

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779

• American Revolutionary War era original

A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1742

• 18th century map of Italy
• Comets with diagram

Perhaps the best item in this issue is the very nice full page: "Map of Italy" which shows the various

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778

• No compromise w/ England
• American Revolutionary War

Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778

• General John Burgoyne
• Revolutionary War - Saratoga

The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1784  Among the articles are: "Remarks in a Voyage to Jersey" and so much more.
Near the back  is half a page of: "Advices From America which has news