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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
* Benjamin Franklin
* Early electricity
Although there is much interesting content in this issue, perhaps the best is an article: "By a Number of
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1784
* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook death
* Third Voyage - Hawaiian Islands
Certainly the most interesting content in this issue is the… 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 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1733
* Very early Savannah, Georgia
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Debates on the Sugar Colony Bill..." "Of Pride in Men of Worth"… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781 Content includes: "Debates in Parliament" includes talk on America. Another report is a review of the: "Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific… 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, 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
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 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,… 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
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
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1765 A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of… 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 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… 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, January, 1770 Among the articles are: "Difficulty of Explaining the Scripture" "Origin of Rhyming" "Reasons Against a New War" 'History & Antiquity of Berkley… more
* American Revolutionary War
* Captain James Cook vogage
* South Pole map - HMS Resolution
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1791 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, is a notable document titled: "The French Constitution,… 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
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,… more
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… more
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… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1768 Articles include: "American Transactions Continued" from the previous issue which takes over 10 pages with a great wealth of content concerning the… more
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,… more
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… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1778 An inside page has a graphic depiction of a: "Plan of the Encampment of a Battalion of Six Companies of Infantry" with related text. An article reports… more
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:… more
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:… more
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… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1731 This was the very first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, and also the very first general interest magazine in the world--and this is… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the… more
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… more
* 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… more
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… 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 "Historical… more
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… more
Much on George Whitefield... Methodism...
Map of Western Europe (portions)... Judaica... Item # 726856* a map of Western Europe
* Judaica content
* Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism
Several pages contain articles related to Reverend George
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756 Under the heading: "American News" is a report which includes: "...concerning Oswego still continue to be contradictory...the last letters from… more
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, May, 1783 Certainly one of the less common magazines of the 18th century, formatted very much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine' of the day.
Inside includes:… more
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, June, 1783 Certainly one of the less common magazines of the 18th century, formatted very much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine' of the day.
Inside… 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
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1737 There are two reports in this issue concerning America, one headed: "An American Story" which concerns Mexico. The other is the King of Spain's… more
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, July, 1776
* American Independence
* John Hancock (July, 1776)
* Great month & Year to have
Certainly a very uncommon title from the 18th century, formatted much like… more
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, May, 1776
* Pre Declaration of Independence
* American Revolutionary War
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Revolutionary War, but a format &… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1788 Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Remarks on the Descriptions of the Pyramids of Egypt" which is very early on the exploration of the pyramids.… more
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