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Item # 652909 THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, December, 1789  American magazines from the 18th century are increasingly uncommon. This was one of the more successful titles.
Among the various articles within is a letter to "...all captains & commanders of armed ship...now in war with Great Britain..." from 1779, signed in type: B. Franklin; "The Desperate Negro" which is the famous story of Quashi; "Remarks on Liberty of Conscience & Civil Establishments of Religion" by Dr. Price; and much more.
Near the back is "Foreign Intelligence" which includes reports concerning the French Revolution, and "American Intelligence" with reports from Boston, Worcester, Salem, Georgetown, Charleston, New York & Philadelphia.
Complete in 64 pages  title/contents page, 5 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches, nice condition, never-trimmed margins (desired).

Item from Catalog 354 (released for May, 2025)

Category: The 1600's and 1700's