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Item #629873THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1790 Among the articles: "An Abstract of an Act for Limiting the Number of Persons to be Carried on the Outside of Stage-Coaches & other Carriages" "A Paralytic Cured by Electricity" and much more.
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Item #629872THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1793 The prime content would be the various letters and articles concerning the Siege of Toulon, and Admiral Samuel Hood's taking of the city. Included are 3 letters signed in type: Hood.
Included are both full page plates called for, one showing very early coins.
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Item #629784THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1755 Contains an interesting variety of articles from during the French & Indian War in America, among which are: "Scheme For a New Lottery" "Account of American Pine" "Description of a Flying Lizard"; "Description of the City of Lisbon" and much on the earthquake... Read full description -
Item #629610GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, all from the 1st half of the 1800's. A nice group of complete issues providing a British perspective of the early-mid 19the century. Each include full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate (see), but may or may not... Read full description -
Item #629229SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1797 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, is a report beginning: "Mr. Wilberforce said that it were only wasting the time of the House to go to any length into a subject which had already undergone such full & frequent... Read full description -
Item #629227THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, December, 1793 Among the many articles is: "Means for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned" which takes a full page. Near the back are various news reports including items headed: "American Intelligence" which takes over half a page. Most of this content is political... Read full description -
Item #629198THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1799 Under: "Review of New Publications nearly 4 pages are taken up with: "A Short Account of the Principal Proceedings of Congress...& a Sketch of the State of Affairs Between the United States and France in July, 1798". It begins: "The short... Read full description -
Item #629197THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1799 Included is an interesting article on the famed Dr. Joseph Priestley, which includes: "The announce of Dr. .Priestley's intended return to Great Britain, after his little trip to America, will, of course, excite some degree of astonishment on this side of the... Read full description -
Item #629196THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, September, 1799 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both of the plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629194GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1799 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both of the plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629190GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1791 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes one of the two plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629189THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1791 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports on some troubles with various Indian tribes, plus a note that: "...by tracing the lakes from Hudson's Straits to the ,Straits of Juan de Fuca [on the west coast of Canada] by a man and a boy,... Read full description -
Item #629187THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1797 Near the back is a brief bit of news headed: "America" which reports on the: "...horrid ravages lately made by the Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, Baltimore, new Providence, etc., etc..." with ore (see).
Included are both full page plates called for.
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Item #629185GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629183THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, July, 1797 Under "Review of New Publications" is one work: "Gravels in North America by M. Crespel, with a Narrative of his Shipwreck & Extraordinary Hardships & Sufferings on the Island of Anticosti..." which is at the entrance of the St. Lawrence River in Canada.
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Item #629182GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1798 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629181GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1798 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629180GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629178GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes all 3 plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629169THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, March, 1798 Articles include: "Essays on the Provincial Half-Pennies" which takes almost 2 1/2 pages. Also within is a very detailed account of the: "Melancholy Fate of His Majesty's Ship La Tribune" which sank off the coast of Nova Scotia, about which much is written... Read full description -
Item #629168GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1798 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629167GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1797 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes all 3 plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629138GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1792 Inside has most of a column taken up with news headed: "America" which begins: "This country was never in so flourishing a state as at present; the increase of people, riches, and agriculture is almost incredible...The present war with the Indians has for while stopped... Read full description -
Item #629119GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1796 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629118GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1796 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629112GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1798 A generic issue with no content worth writing about. Both plates called for are present.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629110GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1799 A generic issue with no content worth writing about. Both plates called for are present.
Complete in 88 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
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Item #629109GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1799 Among the two plates called for is one with a nice print of the: "Plan of a Mansion House Proposed for Lord Nelson" with a related article (see). Various articles and news reports from the United Kingdom.
Both plates called for are present.
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Item #629107GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1799 Simply a generic issue with no content worth writing about. Has two plates.
Complete in 104 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, great condition.
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Item #629077GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1798 Among the articles is: "Essays on the Provincial Half Pennies" which takes several pages. A nice item for any coin collector. Another item is a detailed letter concerning the object of Buonaparte's expedition into Egypt, where he would be defeated in a notable naval battle. Further on... Read full description -
Item #629066GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1787 A feature of the issue is the large, foldout plate with a nice print of: "Kenilworth Church" in Warwickshire, England. The other print called for is present as well being a full page of the: "Ancient Encampment at Knaptoft" with related text.
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Item #629047GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1793 Included is a nice full page print of a: "View of Matlock" in England with a related article. Also a full page plate of a: "View Near Caplow Wood, 8 Miles from Hereford". Among the articles are: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of... Read full description -
Item #628407GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1814 A section headed: "Interesting Intelligence..." begins with much reporting on the siege of Fort Erie, taking several pages. Further on is additional reporting of the War of 1812 under the heading: "American and the West Indies" (see photos for... Read full description -
Item #628341THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1742 Near the back of the issue under the heading: "A List of Deaths for the Year 1745" is a short & inconspicuous entry--although historically significant--reading: "Dr. Edmund Halley, Astronomy Professor to his Majesty, aged 82." This is the famed Edmund Halley for... Read full description -
Item #625993GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1785 Among the articles are: "Curious Caves on the Elephanta Island" near India; "Epitaph Proposed by Dr. Fordyce for Samuel Johnson" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of the day, which includes a... Read full description -
Item #625978THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1785 Articles within include: "Notices of Handel" the famed composer; "Dr. Johnson at Cambridge" and a wealth of other British-themed articles. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which provides the latest news of the day, as well as: "Proceedings... Read full description -
Tobacco... Judaica...
Item #625448THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1744
* Judaica mention
* Tobacco is not a poison
* Exploring a northwest passage through America
Of greatest interest are: "Of a North-West Passage, Probability of it allowed by Mr.Dobbs & Capt. Middleton" which takes over 3 pages with much great text on exploring America, "Tobacco... Read full description -
Item #623525THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1766 A very nice and detailed article is: "An Account of East Florida" (see), taking over a full page. Other articles include: "Laws Ill Executed with respect ot Vagabonds" "Miraculous Cure of a Consumption" "Charter Granted to the East India Company" ; much on:... Read full description -
Item #623382THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1772 This issue has a wide range articles which take up the bulk of the 48 pages, and also includes the two plates which are called for. One has related articles headed: "A Description of an uncommon Kind of Monkey..." and a description of "The Emeu [emu], or Casoar [cassowary]"... Read full description -
Item #620305THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London England, October, 1789 Among the articles are: "Mr. Badcock to Dr. Priestley" "Accurate Description of Fraser's New Carolina Grass" which includes full pages plate of it; "The Hill of Howth" in Ireland, which includes a very nice full page plate of it; , and... Read full description -
Item #619610THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1751 Over two pages are taken up with: "An Account of the Incas or Emperors of Peru..." with a related plate of them in the November issue.
Over a page is on: "Account of the Anthelmia..." plant from Jamaica, which is accompanied by a full page plate of it as well as other items... Read full description -
Item #617594LONDON MAGAZINE, London, November, 1760 This is a considerably more rare title than the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" after which it is modeled, as the format is extremely similar. The title/contents page features a very nice engraving of the skyline of London.
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Item #617546THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1782 The issue begins with 8 pages of "Proceedings In Parliament", the first 3 of which have much concerning America with mention of an exchange of prisoners, Mr. Laurens, Ben Franklin, Lord Cornwallis, General Burgoyne, and more.
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Item #617544THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1772 Among the articles in this issue are; "Memoirs of the Life of Sir Henry Fynes" "Characteristics of Saxon and Norman Architecture" "Perpetual Motion Said to be Discovered" and other items. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news... Read full description -
Item #616630THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1738 One of the articles within begins: "I have orders...the British subjects complain in the strongest manner of the oblique ways & unjust means which the Spanish officers in the West Indies make use of for condemning & confiscating their ships..." with more,... Read full description -
Item #616459THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1735 Near the back is a section headed: "Monthly Intelligencer" with news reports from various parts of England & Europe with one report under the heading: "Plantation Affairs" including: "From Georgia, that the 27th of December last the Indian Princes...arriv'd there in good... Read full description -
Item #615630THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1748 Among the items in this issue are a full page map headed: "Plan of the Late Fire in Cornhill" with a listing of the various tenants displaced by the fire; "Observations of a New Comet" with a related small print; "Description of the Imperial City of Aix La... Read full description -
Item #615582THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive... Read full description -
Item #615415THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1751 The first article is: "On the Death of the Prince of Wales" which takes 2 pages. There is more on the: "Death of the Prince of Wales" near the back of the issue. This is followed by: "Of the Great Black Wasp of Pennsylvania" which includes a nice illustration of it (see).
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Item #613236THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1772 Among the articles is: "Critical Remarks on M. de Voltaire" which has much on his thoughts concerning Jews, noting near the beginning: "With an impartiality & understanding superior to those of vulgar critics, M. de V. has made a discovery of which they... Read full description
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