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* James Oglethorpe in Georgia
* 1st foldout engraving (map) in this publication
One of the better articles in this issue contains two letters
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.… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 17, 1864 The full front page is a print of: "Major-General George H. Thomas". Prints inside include: "Major-General John M. Schofield" "General David S. Stanley"… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1848 This newspaper contains on pages 1 and 4 reports from the: "House of Representatives" with mention of Abraham Lincoln.
The ftpg. has a… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the… more
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… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748
* Great 18th century ship illustration
Certainly a prime feature is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War" with considerable… more
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… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1731
* Supporting criticism of the Jews
* Early report from Boston
This is just the third issue of this extremely successful magazine. Several editions of the… more
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1776
* Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain
It would be difficult to argue for a more… more
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,… more
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, 1731
* 18th century magician Isaac Fawkes
* Historical and law-treatise against Jews and Judaism
* re. the creation of the colony of Georgia
There are… more
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… more
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… more
BOSTON GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1812
* Siege of Detroit - surrender
* Battle of Fort Detroit
* General William Hull
Page 2 has some reports on the War of 1812 with: "Our Army of the North West" which… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1768
* Ben Franklin letter regarding the poor
* Engraving of Pascal Paoli of Corsica
Taking nearly two pages (156-157) is a letter: "Hardheartedness… more
* American Revolutionary War
* Captain James Cook vogage
* South Pole map - HMS Resolution
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1762
* Siege of Havana, Cuba w/ foldout map
* British occupation - Seven Years' War
The prime content would certainly be the account of the battle of… more
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… more
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… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1740 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Remarks on the Woolen Trade" "Article of the Treaty of Utrecht Relating thereto" "The State… 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… more
* Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* From our American Revolutionary War foe
This issue contains one of the earliest British
* Edmond Halley, of comet fame
Nearly five pages are taken up with the continuation of: "The Eulogy of Dr. Halley" (spelled
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1800 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports on the Yellow Fever epidemic noting: "America, too, is at once a prey to a malignant fever & a… more
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1782 Inside has over a full page article: "An Account of the Island of St. Lucia" which is very descriptive. The accompanying map called for is lacking. The… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1783
* Closing events of the Revolutionary War
Eighteen pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the 3rd Session of the Present Parliament" which… more
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain… more
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1781 Although near the back are two pages headed: "American Affairs" the content is primarily concerning events in the Caribbean. Otherwise various article of an… more
There is also a
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "Description of an Artificial Swan" "Account of a Journey Into Scotland" "An Address to the Annotators of the Bible"… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "...Act for Opening & establishing certain ports in the Islands of Jamaica and Dominica for the more free… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1772 This issue contains a lengthy article titled: "Sketch for a Settlement on the Mississippi" (see for portions). A plate is called for however it is… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1802 The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 The first article has "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.
Near the back the… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England December, 1819 The prime feature of this issue would be the full page plate of the: "Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel". Accompanying it is a… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1732 The issue begins with 26 pages of "A View of the Weekly Disputes & Essays in this Month". This section has various reports from the many newspapers… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1807 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Aug., 1762
* Foldout map of Portugal
* Voltaire letter r. the Jesuits
* Havanna, Cuba, described
* Jews and the stock market
Inside is a nice fold-out map described… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1754 Included within is an article: "New Invented Sea-gage Described" which includes a half page illustration (see). Near the back is the "Historical… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 The prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain titled: "A Plan of the City and Harbour of La… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1731 There are several notable articles in this issue, including over a full page on: "...an Historical and Law-Treatise Against Jews and Judaism,… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen… more
Nearly five pages are taken up with a list of recently elected
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1784
Among the articles are: "Ancient Customs Elucidated--The Feast of Yule" "History of the Race of Gypsies Further Illustrated" which takes nearly 3… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1790 The issue includes a wide range of articles taking the majority of the pages, and also has near the back several pages with an: "Accurate Statement of… more
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1925
* Gerald Chapman convicted - death sentence
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw
The top of the front page has a one… more
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