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With the original wrappers... Benjamin Rush's "Moral Temperance Thermometer"...State of Kentucky... Constitution of Georgia...
With the original wrappers... Benjamin Rush's "Moral Temperance Thermometer"...State of Kentucky... Constitution of Georgia...
Item # 652344 THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1789 Among the articles are: "An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania" which takes 7 1/2 pages. Also a full page chart of the: "Moral and Physical Thermometer" created by Dr. Benjamin Rush.
Near the back is "The Chronicle" with the latest news of the day including 8 pages of report under the heading: "United States" presented state-by-state. Several states report the election of representatives to the new federal government. Also: "An Act Concerning the Erection of Kentucky into an Independent State" as well as: "The Constitution of the State of Georgia". There is even a report from the "Western Territories".
Included is a full page plate: "A Drawing of the Horizontal Spinning Wheel" plus a descriptive article, as well as two foldout "Meteorological Observations" plates. Lacking the other plate called for.
Quite rare that this issue still has the original blue outer wrappers which came with it when printed. Typically they have been removed over the years. Also an advertising leaf inside the front wrapper, and the two wrappers at the back have advertisements as well, one showing a very early illustration of a fire engine with text.
Complete in 76 pages, full title/contents page, wide untrimmed margins, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches. There is an error in page numbering near the back. In uncommonly great condition.
This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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