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An American magazine from the 18th century...
An American magazine from the 18th century...
Item # 648388 THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, March, 1790
Among the articles within are: "Singular Instance of the Religious zeal of the Hindoos..." "Remarks on Treading out Wheat" which includes not just one by 4 illustrations (see); a curious one in light of today's economy: "Remarks on the Commerce of America with China" "An Oration on Capital Punishments" "Thoughts on Smuggling" "African Magnanimity" "Extract from an Oration on Independence" "Fatal Effects of Gaming" and more.
Measures 5 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches, wide, never-trimmed margins, full title/contents page with a decorative embellishment at the top, 54 pages, very nice condition. No appendices are included.
American magazines from the 1700's are very scarce & this was one of the more successful titles from the period.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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